Elephant Man, The

A Victorian surgeon rescues a heavily disfigured man being mistreated by his 'owner' as a side-show freak. Behind his monstrous facade, there is revealed a person of great intelligence and sensitivity.

Role	Credit
Director:	David Lynch
Writer:	Eric Bergren , David Lynch
Cast:	Anthony Hopkins , John Hurt , Anne Bancroft , John Gielgud

Golden Globe Awards

1981 Nominee

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
- Elephant Man, The
- John Hurt
1981 Nominee

Best Motion Picture - Drama
- Elephant Man, The
1981 Nominee

Best Screenplay - Motion Picture
- Elephant Man, The
- Eric Bergren
1981 Nominee

Best Director - Motion Picture
- Elephant Man, The
- David Lynch