The Elephant Man

1980 · directed by David Lynch

Rating

83/100

Hit

yes

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.

The Elephant Man (1980), directed by David Lynch, rates 83/100 — a hit. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

Cast

• Anthony Hopkins
• John Hurt
• Anne Bancroft
• John Gielgud
• Wendy Hiller
• Freddie Jones
• Michael Elphick
• Hannah Gordon
• Helen Ryan
• John Standing

Crew

• Freddie Francis — Director of Photography
• Anne V. Coates — Editor
• John Morris — Original Music Composer
• Christopher De Vore — Screenplay
• David Lynch — Screenplay
• Eric Bergren — Screenplay

More from David Lynch

1. Mulholland Drive (2001) — 94/100 · hit
2. Blue Velvet (1986) — 93/100 · hit
3. Twin Peaks (1989) — 87/100 · hit
4. The Straight Story (1999) — 83/100 · hit
5. Eraserhead (1977) — 82/100 · hit
6. Lumière & Company (1995) — 80/100 · hit

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