The Elephant Man
The Elephant Man is a 1980 BAFTA winning Historic Drama film released on 2nd October; David Lynch directed the film which stars Anthony Hopkins, John Hurt, and Dexter Fletcher. The film was a box office success, earning a profit of $21,010,864 on its budget.
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.
Cast (82)
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Production Companies
The Elephant Man Stats
Cast Age
Estimated Ages At Time of Filming
1% 13-19
7% 20-29
12% 30-39
13% 40-49
12% 50-59
4% 60-69
4% 70-79
46% Unknown
Cast Genders
Who Is Most Represented
35% Female
65% Male
Good/Bad Characters
More Heroes of Villains?
100% Unknown
Character Types
What Characters Feature
100% Unknown
The Elephant Man FAQ
When was The Elephant Man released?
The Elephant Man was released on Thursday October 2nd, 1980.
How much did The Elephant Man cost to make?
The budget was $5,000,000.
How much money did The Elephant Man make?
The worldwide revenue was $26,010,864.
Is The Elephant Man on Netflix?
No, The Elephant Man is not currently available on Netflix in the United States
Is The Elephant Man on Amazon Prime?
No, The Elephant Man is not currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States
Is The Elephant Man on Disney Plus?
No, The Elephant Man is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States