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The Elephant Man

The Elephant Man(1980)

Also Known As: hombre elefante, El |

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Brief Synopsis

A 19th-century doctor questions his motives for rescuing a sideshow freak.

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Cast & Crew

David Lynch Director
Anthony Hopkins Frederick Treves
John Hurt John Merrick
John Gielgud Carr Gomm
Anne Bancroft Mrs Madge Kendal
Wendy Hiller Mothershead
Freddie Jones Bytes
Michael Elphick Night Porter
Hannah Gordon Mrs Treves
Helen Ryan Princess Alex
John Standing Fox
Dexter Fletcher Bytes'S Boy
Lesley Dunlop Nora
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MPAA Ratings:  PG Premiere Info: 
Release Date:  1980 Production Date: 
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Sound:  Production Co:  .....Production Company, Weintraub Entertainment Group .....Theatrical Distributor, Paramount Pictures .....Studio, Paramount Pictures .....Domestic Theatrical Distributor, Columbia-Emi-Warner .....Foreign Theatrical Distributor
Duration(mins):  Country:  United States (USA)
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  • "I will fear no evil, for thou art with me ... "

    Jeff Boston 2017-10-24

    As Merrick told Dr. Treves, "The 23rd Psalm is beautiful. It is my favorite." And Merrick need not fear evil when Treves was with him, with... MORE>

  • A Very Deeply Moving Film

    Judy 2014-05-21

    I first saw this film when I was in high school and it had such a tremendous impact - deeply moving, and the b&w cinematography really captures the... MORE>

  • The Elephant Man

    Goetan 2013-11-21

    One of the strangest and saddest films made by director Lynch. Hurt was deservedly nominated for an Oscar as the real-life freak show attraction, John... MORE>

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