feature · 19802h 4mUS
The Elephant Man
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.
DramaHistory★ 8.0(3,998)
At a glance
- Director
- David Lynch
- Cinematography
- Freddie Francis
- Editor
- Anne V. Coates
- Music
- John Morris
- Costume
- Patricia Norris
Department
Camera
- Freddie FrancisDirector of Photographyprimary
Department
Electric / Lighting
- Roy LarnerGafferprimary
- Wick FinchLamp Operatorprimary
Department
Sound
- Peter HorrocksSound Editorprimary
- Terry SharrattBoom Operatorprimary
Department
Art Department
Recognition by craft
- Cinematography2n
- +5 non-craft
Recognition
Awards (0 won, 7 total)
- Status: NOMAcademy AwardBest Adapted Screenplay1981Eric BergrenCited source (opens in new tab): [src]
- Status: NOMAcademy AwardBest Adapted Screenplay1981David LynchCited source (opens in new tab): [src]
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