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The Elephant Man (1980)
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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.
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Suitable for family viewing with some guidance.
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Content levelModerate content
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SourceOfficial rating • United States • TMDB
• Serious themes
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Viewer insight The Elephant Man is a 1980 film in the Drama / History category from United States. Directed by David Lynch. Starring Anthony Hopkins and John Hurt. Runtime: about 124 minutes. Original language: English. An official trailer is available on this page. TMDB rating: 8.0/10.
Genre: Drama / History, Released in 1980, Original language: English, Production: United States, Runtime: about 124 minutes, Starring Anthony Hopkins and John Hurt.
Runtime
124 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United States
Type
Movie
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Anthony Hopkins
Frederick Treves
John Hurt
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Director: David Lynch
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1What is movie The Elephant Man (1980)?
It is a movie released in 1980 within the Drama, History category.
2What is the story of The Elephant Man?
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4What is the rating of The Elephant Man?
It currently holds a TMDB rating of 8.0/10 based on 3,929 ratings.
5What is the runtime of The Elephant Man?
Its runtime is about 124 minutes.
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Best for viewers who value emotional clarity, strong character work, and stories that leave a lasting impression.
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