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1980 · 124 min · PG

The Elephant Man

Directed by David Lynch · Drama, History

The Elephant Man (1980) is a Drama film, directed by David Lynch set in London during the 1800s. It runs 124 minutes and is rated PG.

A biopic, with a melancholic and bleak tone. Themes of isolation and friendship run throughout.

Composer
John Morris
Cinematography
Freddie Francis
Cast
Anthony HopkinsJohn HurtAnne BancroftJohn GielgudWendy HillerFreddie JonesMichael ElphickHannah Gordon

The world of this film

Setting

Where
London
Setting
Urban
When
1800s

Premise & themes

Premise
Biopic
Themes
IsolationFriendship
Tone
MelancholicBleak

Shape

Protagonist
Two Hander
Pacing
Measured
Based on
True Story

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