The Elephant Man
“A true story of courage and human dignity.”
8 / 10
Synopsis
A Victorian surgeon rescues a heavily disfigured man being mistreated by his "owner" as a side-show freak. Behind his monstrous façade, there is revealed a person of great intelligence and sensitivity. Based on the true story of Joseph Merrick (called John Merrick in the film), a severely deformed man in 19th century London.
Cast
Anthony Hopkins·Frederick Treves
John Hurt·John Merrick
Anne Bancroft·Mrs Kendal
John Gielgud·Carr Gomm
Wendy Hiller·Mothershead
Freddie Jones·Bytes
Michael Elphick·Night Porter
Hannah Gordon·Mrs Treves
Helen Ryan·Princess Alex
John Standing·Fox
Average shot length
7.9s per shot
David Lynch's career average is 7s across 10 measured films —see the full picture.