Cairo Classics · 46th Edition
The Elephant Man
Director
David Lynch
Country
USA
Runtime
2 h 4 min
Language
English
Synopsis
In 19th-century Victorian England, Dr. Frederick Treves wanders through an urban carnival in search of freak shows. He happens on a hideously deformed creature called The Elephant Man, and pays the owner Mr. Bytes to examine it. Treves purpose is to present a paper to the Pathological Society and enhance his medical reputation.
Cast
Anthony Hopkins, John Hurt, Anne Bancroft, John Gielgud, Wendy Hiller, Freddie Jones, Michael Elphick
Screenplay
David Lynch, Christopher De Vore, Eric Bergren
Producers
Jonathan Sanger, Mel Brooks
About the Director
David Lynch is an American filmmaker, screenwriter, and visual artist celebrated for his surreal, dreamlike style and dark explorations of the subconscious. His films, including Eraserhead, Blue Velvet, The Elephant Man, Mulholland Drive, and Lost Highway, have earned him global acclaim and multiple awards, including the Palme d’Or at Cannes and an honorary Oscar. Lynch also created the cult television series Twin Peaks, which redefined TV storytelling. Beyond cinema, he is an accomplished painter and musician, with a distinctive artistic universe blending mystery, absurdity, and beauty.
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