The Elephant Man

"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.

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Release Date	October 9, 1980
Status	Released
Original Title	The Elephant Man
Runtime	2h 4min
Budget	$5,000,000
Revenue	$26,000,000
Language	English
Original Language	English
Production Countries	United States of America, United Kingdom
Production Companies	Brooksfilms EMI Films