The Elephant Man
Fix Your Hearts or Die: The Films of David Lynch revisits the works of the extraordinary visionary director and artist. A beacon of innovcation, risk-tasking and boundless heart.
Dr. Frederic Treves (Anthony Hopkins) discovers Joseph (John) Merrick (John Hurt) in a sideshow. Born with a congenital disorder, Merrick uses his disfigurement to earn a living as the “Elephant Man.” Treves brings Merrick into his home, discovering that his rough exterior hides a refined soul, and that Merrick can teach the stodgy British upper class of the time a lesson about dignity. Merrick becomes the toast of London and charms a caring actress (Anne Bancroft) before his death at 27.
Unfortunatley we cannot currently provide Audio Description for this film. We are working on getting this resolved as soon as possible.
Dr. Frederic Treves (Anthony Hopkins) discovers Joseph (John) Merrick (John Hurt) in a sideshow. Born with a congenital disorder, Merrick uses his disfigurement to earn a living as the “Elephant Man.” Treves brings Merrick into his home, discovering that his rough exterior hides a refined soul, and that Merrick can teach the stodgy British upper class of the time a lesson about dignity. Merrick becomes the toast of London and charms a caring actress (Anne Bancroft) before his death at 27.
Unfortunatley we cannot currently provide Audio Description for this film. We are working on getting this resolved as soon as possible.
Cast
Anthony Hopkins • John Hurt • John Gielgud • Anne Bancroft • Wendy Hiller • Freddie Jones • Michael Elphick
Director
David Lynch
Running Time
123 minutes