Overview
David Lynch brings his own dreamlike style to the heartbreaking yet somehow uplifting story of John Merrick (John Hurt), a hideously deformed individual dubbed the Elephant Man during his years in a circus freak show in Victorian England. After suffering for years at the hands of his circus "master," the eloquent, soft spoken Merrick is "rescued" by compassionate surgeon Dr. Frederick Treves (Anthony Hopkins), who allows him to live at the hospital where he works. Merrick becomes a social celebrity when he meets a popular stage performer (Anne Bancroft), but he must continue to fight for his dignity with those who still choose to view him as a freak. Meanwhile, Treves begins to question whether his supposed act of humanity has been just as exploitative as Merrick's former caretaker's.
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Cast:
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Directed by:David Lynch
Cast & Crew
| Director: | David Lynch |
| Starring: | John Gielgud |
| Starring: | John Hurt |
| Starring: | Anne Bancroft |
| Starring: | Anthony Hopkins |
| Starring: | Wendy Hiller |
Specifications
| Display Formats: | Aspect Ratio 1.78:1, Aspect Ratio 16:9 |
| Mono / Stereo: | Stereo |
| Language: | English |
| Certification: | BBFC PG |
| Film Only Running Time: | 2 hrs 3 mins |
| Colour Format: | Colour |
| Region Code: | B (Europe, Australia, New Zealand) |
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