The Elephant Man (1981)
2 hr 5 min · 93/100
Showing at 1 theater in Bryn Mawr
Available theaters
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Bryn Mawr Film Institute
824 W. Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr, PA 19010, Bryn Mawr, PA
About The Elephant Man (1981)
Dr. Frederic Treves (Anthony Hopkins) discovers Joseph (John) Merrick (John Hurt) in a sideshow. Born with a congenital disorder, Merrick uses his disfigurement to earn a living as the "Elephant Man." Treves brings Merrick into his home, discovering that his rough exterior hides a refined soul, and that Merrick can teach the stodgy British upper class of the time a lesson about dignity. Merrick becomes the toast of London and charms a caring actress (Anne Bancroft) before his death at 27.
Cast & Crew
David Lynch, John Hurt, Anthony Hopkins, Anne Bancroft, John Gielgud, Wendy Hiller, Freddie Jones, Michael Elphick, Hannah Gordon, Helen Ryan, John Standing, Dexter Fletcher, Lesley Dunlop, Phoebe Nicholls, Anne V. Coates
Frequently asked questions
How long is The Elephant Man (1981)?
The Elephant Man (1981) is 2 hr 5 min long.
Who directed The Elephant Man (1981)?
David Lynch
Who is John Merrick, 'The Elephant Man' in The Elephant Man (1981)?
John Hurt plays John Merrick, 'The Elephant Man' in the film.
What is The Elephant Man (1981) about?
Dr. Frederic Treves (Anthony Hopkins) discovers Joseph (John) Merrick (John Hurt) in a sideshow. Born with a congenital disorder, Merrick uses his disfigurement to earn a living as the "Elephant Man." Treves brings Merrick into his home, discovering that his rough exterior hides a refined soul, and that Merrick can teach the stodgy British upper class of the time a lesson about dignity. Merrick becomes the toast of London and charms a caring actress (Anne Bancroft) before his death at 27.