The Elephant Man

USA | English | Black and white | 124 min


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.
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Film Details

Director: David Lynch

Countries: USA

Languages: English

Runtime: 124 min

Color: Black and white

David Lynch

 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. 

Additional Information

Contacts:

Writers: David Lynch, Christopher De Vore, Eric Bergren

Cast: Anthony Hopkins, John Hurt, Anne Bancroft, John Gielgud, Wendy Hiller, Freddie Jones, Michael Elphick

Production Company:

Producer: Jonathan Sanger, Mel Brooks

Editor: Anne V. Coates

Cinematographer: Freddie Francis