The Elephant Man

Opened Wednesday, April 2, 2025

SHOWTIMES AT IFC CENTER

PLEASE NOTE: Our elevator is currently out of service.  All shows of THE ELEPHANT MAN April 9-17 are on the second floor and only accessible by stairs. We apologize for the inconvenience.

45th Anniversary 4K Restoration!

In one of his most moving films, David Lynch chronicles the intense emotional journey of a complex, lonely man and the dedicated surgeon who changed his life. John Merrick (John Hurt) was born with a  disfiguring congenital disease, and suffered the humiliation of being a sideshow freak. Only when London doctor Frederick Treves (Anthony Hopkins) rescues him does Merrick begin to regain the life of dignity and respect that everyone deserves. Based on a true story, THE ELEPHANT MAN was nominated for eight Oscars, and confirmed David Lynch’s status as a visionary filmmaking talent. Anne Bancroft, John Gielgud and Wendy Hiller lend moving performances to an already powerful story. Visually fascinating and historically relevant, THE ELEPHANT MAN is a haunting masterpiece of compassion, beauty and humanity.

This new 4K restoration from the original camera negative was overseen by David Lynch.

  • Country USA
  • Year 1980
  • Running Time 124 minutes
  • Format DCP
  • Distributor Paramount Pictures
  • Director David Lynch
  • Cast Anthony Hopkins, John Hurt, Anne Bancroft

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