# The Elephant Man (1980)

> A compassionate yet unsettling Victorian biopic follows an exploited sideshow performer whose intelligence challenges the society that turns his body into a spectacle.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1322

## Facts

- Runtime: 124 min
- Genres: Drama, History
- Director: David Lynch
- Cast: Anthony Hopkins, John Hurt, Anne Bancroft, John Gielgud, Wendy Hiller, Freddie Jones, Michael Elphick, Hannah Gordon
- TMDB rating: 8.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080678/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: melancholic, compassionate, disturbing, reflective evening, historical film night

## Synopsis

A poignant tale of humanity and compassion unfolds in the shadows of Victorian London.

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