The Elephant Man (1980)

Pop Culture Phenomenon Films: 80’s (1531 movies items)

" Dr. Frederic Treves discovers Joseph (John) Merrick 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 before his death at 27. The film, featured a early performance by Dexte"

Pop Culture Phenomenon Films: 80’s (1531 movies items)

" Dr. Frederic Treves discovers Joseph (John) Merrick 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 before his death at 27. The film, featured a early performance by Dexte"

IMDb Top 250 [Official] (252 movies items)

"(1980) A Victorian surgeon rescues a heavily disfigured man who is mistreated while scraping a living as a side-show freak."

Polish Posters (98 movies items)

" Artist: Leszek Zebrowski"

Top Ten Performances - Anne Bancroft (14 movies items)

" as Mrs. Kendal "

Why It’s Rated (604 movies items)

"Rated: PG Why it’s rated: Subject matter, and harsh treatment of character."

Directed by David Lynch (10 movies items)

" "People are frightened by what they don't understand." Written by David Lynch, Christopher De Vore and Eric Bergren Music by John Morris Cinematography by Freddie Francis Editing by Anne V. Coates"

My Favorite Films of 1980 (15 movies items)

" "People are frightened by what they don't understand." Directed by David Lynch Written by David Lynch, Christopher De Vore and Eric Bergren Music by John Morris Cinematography by Freddie Francis Editing by Anne V. Coates"

The Best of Anthony Hopkins (15 movies items)

" Dr. Frederick Treves "Am I a good man? Or a bad man? That's all...""

1980 Awardies Awards (29 movies items)

"Also nominated for Best Costume Design Best Editing Best Cinematography Best Make Up and Effects Best Actor Best Actor Supporting Best Picture Based Adaptation of Book or Other Source Material Best Composer "

The most moving masterpiece of all time!

“You have got to love the Elephant Man. There isn't one scene that doesn't move me. It is also underrated, as it is very difficult to find, and is hardly on TV. The cinematography was beautiful, and the subject matter about a doctor treating a heavily-disfigured man is so sensitively handled I felt I was there. One of the most moving scenes, was right at the beginning when Treves sees Merrick for the first time, and a tear rolls down his cheek.Extraordinary! The scene with Treve's wife is so sad that I had tears in my eyes for the rest of the movie. When he cries, "I am not an animal, I am a human being," I was actually sobbing. i really was. The ending, with the lovely Adagio for Strings(the only time it has been played well) was so poignant, as was the scene in the theatre, with the Tchai” read more

My Favourite Film Taglines (67 movies items)

"“I am not a animal....I am a man!...I am a human being!”"

Favorite Drama Films: 1980-1981 (46 movies items)

" Directed by: David Lynch Produced by: Stuart Cornfield, Jonathan Sanger, and Mel Brooks Written by: Christopher De Vore, David Lynch, and Eric Bergen Based on the books, “The Elephant Man and Other Reminiscences” by: Sir Frederick Travers and “The Elephant Man: A Study in Human Dignity" by: Ashley Montagu Cinematography: Freddie Francis Edited by: Anne V. Coates Music by: John Morris Distributed by: Paramount Pictures and Columbia EMI Warner Distributors"