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The Elephant Man
Directed by David Lynch
1980•2h 4m•PG•★ 8.0
Biography / Drama
Synopsis
A compassionate Victorian London surgeon rescues the severely disfigured John Merrick from a cruel freak show, uncovering a profoundly sensitive, cultured human soul beneath the physical deformities. David Lynch's deeply moving, Oscar-nominated historical drama.
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Cast & Crew
DirectorDavid Lynch
WriterDavid LynchChristopher De VoreEric Bergren
CinematographyFreddie Francis
MusicJohn Morris
Principal Cast
Anthony HopkinsFrederick Treves
John HurtJohn Merrick
Anne BancroftMrs Kendal
John GielgudCarr Gomm
Wendy HillerMothershead
Freddie JonesBytes
Michael ElphickNight Porter
Hannah GordonMrs Treves
Technical Specifications
Runtime2h 4m (124 mins)
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DirectorDavid Lynch
LanguagesEnglish
CountryGB, US
StudioBrooksfilms
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