The Elephant Man

19802h 4min

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.

10 Videos

Emotional scene from THE ELEPHANT MAN

Clip

Clip

Clip

Reveal

Clip

First 10 Minutes [4K Remastered]

Clip

Official 40th Anniversary Restoration Trailer

Trailer

Interview with John Hurt

Featurette

Mark Kermode reviews The Elephant Man | BFI Player

Featurette

In conversation with... The Elephant Man producer Jonathan Sanger

Featurette

Official Trailer

Trailer

Great Directors - David Lynch on "The Elephant Man" and Mel Brooks

Featurette