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- How long is The Elephant Man (1981)?
- The Elephant Man (1981) is 2 hr 5 min long.
- Who directed The Elephant Man (1981)?
- David Lynch
- Who is John Merrick, 'The Elephant Man' in The Elephant Man (1981)?
- John Hurt plays John Merrick, 'The Elephant Man' in the film.
- What is The Elephant Man (1981) about?
- 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.