The Elephant Man

1980 • 2h 4m • Drama, History

91%Rotten Tomatoes

A true story of courage and human dignity.

A Victorian surgeon rescues a heavily disfigured man being mistreated by his "owner" as a side-show freak. Behind his monstrous façade, there is revealed a person of great intelligence and sensitivity.

Director

David Lynch

Writers

David Lynch, Eric Bergren, Christopher De Vore

Status

Released