The Elephant Man
The Elephant Man
PG | 10 October 1980 (USA)
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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. Based on the true story of Joseph Merrick (called John Merrick in the film), a severely deformed man in 19th century London.

Reviews
Comwayon A Disappointing Continuation
Doomtomylo a film so unique, intoxicating and bizarre that it not only demands another viewing, but is also forgivable as a satirical comedy where the jokes eventually take the back seat.
Adeel Hail Unshakable, witty and deeply felt, the film will be paying emotional dividends for a long, long time.
Abegail Noëlle While it is a pity that the story wasn't told with more visual finesse, this is trivial compared to our real-world problems. It takes a good movie to put that into perspective.
mariabowman-66756 David Lynch is a tough act to get into and The Elephant Man is perhaps his most mainstream work. But even a mainstream Lynch film is abstract and The Elephant Man- based on the true story of John Merrick is filled with imagery and allegories that might bore the watcher. Make no mistake- this is a good movie and the performance of John Hurt as the titular character is so good I think it's a joke he did not win an academy award for it. Hauntingly photographed and well acted by everyone from Anthony Hopkins to Anne Bankcroft this is an artistic film and needs a certain mindset to be viewed.
erfanzardehi The movie "The Elephant Man" is one of David Lynch's first experiences and one of his classic works. This is a form of admiration. Fine, fancy and thoughtful framing.The film process is slow, but the slowdown is accurate and accurate.The actors have all come out well and everything is in place. The content of the screenplay is also very nice. He speaks of isolation that exists in all people. An elephant man in all of us humans.
travisbickle86 A biopic truly worthy of young Joseph Merrick. From the opening frames it is clear to see this marvel of a film, is the work of true cinematic artists, with Mr Lynch at the helm, of course. As beautiful and poignant, as it is harrowing and melancholic; The Elephant Man maxes out on every aspect of filmmaking. From the cinematography, production design, screen-writing, direction, sound. Capped by superb performances by it's stars: John Hurt and Anthony Hopkins. Thank you, David. God bless you, Joseph.
ayhansalamci ''Why are people afraid of the 'unknown' ?'' I was very touched. I liked it the acting of Anthony Hopkins and John Hurt very much. I'm surprised that John did not get an Oscar. We see our prejudice is always a shadow. Unlike other Lynch films at a more understandable level. John Merrick: I am not an elephant! I am not an animal! I am a human being! I am a man!