The Elephant Man (1980)

People Are Frightened By What They Don't Understand

Merrick (John Hurt) enjoys tea with members of London society, but they are very uncomfortable by his appearance.

Directed by David Lynch.

Released in 1980 by Paramount.

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  • primary-genre: Drama
  • secondary-genre: Medical Dramas
  • secondary-genre: Period Pieces
  • secondary-genre: Tearjerkers
  • secondary-genre: Pre-20th Century Period Pieces
  • secondary-genre: Biography
  • secondary-genre: Drama
  • mood: Dark
  • prop: Cane
  • prop: Tea
  • theme: Fear
  • theme: Understanding
  • actor: John Hurt
  • director: David Lynch
  • producer: Jonathan Sanger
  • producer: Stuart Cornfeld
  • producer: Mel Brooks
  • cinematographer: Freddie Francis
  • composer: John Morris
  • editor: Anne V. Coates
  • costume-designer: Patricia Norris
  • production-designer: Stuart Craig
  • role-name: John Merrick
  • screenwriter: Ashley Montagu
  • screenwriter: Sir Frederick Treves
  • screenwriter: David Lynch
  • screenwriter: Christopher De Vore
  • screenwriter: Eric Bergren
  • year: 1980
  • studio: Paramount