The Elephant Man
A Victorian surgeon rescues a heavily disfigured man who is mistreated as a side-show freak. Behind his monstrous appearance, there is revealed a person of intelligence and sensitivity.
Released:
October 10, 1980
Cast:
October 10, 1980
Cast:
Anthony Hopkins, John Hurt, Anne Bancroft, Sir John Gielgud, Wendy Hiller
Director:
David Lynch
Producer:
Jonathan Sanger
Written by:
Christopher DeVore, Eric Bergren and David Lynch
Distributor:
Universal Pictures and Paramount Pictures
David Lynch
Producer:
Jonathan Sanger
Written by:
Christopher DeVore, Eric Bergren and David Lynch
Distributor:
Universal Pictures and Paramount Pictures
Budget:
$5 million
Box Office:
$26 million
Awards:
Rotten Tomatoes Score:
90%
$5 million
Box Office:
$26 million
Awards:
Nominated for eight Academy Awards including Best Picture, Actor in a Leading Role (John Hurt), Art Direction-Set Decoration, Costume Design, Best Director (David Lynch), Film Editing, Music: Original Score, and Best Adapted Screenplay
Rotten Tomatoes Score:
90%