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The Elephant Man
1980
David Lynch
1980·PG·
United States
United StatesAward tierSilver
Metascore
A Victorian surgeon rescues a heavily-disfigured and mistreated young man working as a sideshow freak, who gradually reveals his capacity for kindness, intelligence and sophistication.
Cast
Anthony Hopkins·Anne Bancroft·John Hurt·John Gielgud
Producers
Mel Brooks·Stuart Cornfeld·Jonathan Sanger
Languages
EnglishFrenchMajor Awards
2 wins · 8 nominations
Wins (2)
Best Picture
César Awards, France (1982)
Best Foreign Film (Meilleur film étranger)
David Lynch
BAFTA Awards (1981)
Best Film
Jonathan Sanger
Nominations (8)
Best Picture
Golden Globes, USA (1981)
Best Motion Picture - Drama
Academy Awards, USA (1981)
Best Picture
Jonathan Sanger
Best Director
Golden Globes, USA (1981)
Best Director - Motion Picture
David Lynch
Academy Awards, USA (1981)
Best Director
David Lynch
Best Screenplay
BAFTA Awards (1981)
Best Screenplay
David LynchEric BergrenChristopher De Vore
Golden Globes, USA (1981)
Best Screenplay - Motion Picture
Eric BergrenChristopher De Vore
Best Actor
Golden Globes, USA (1981)
Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
John Hurt
Academy Awards, USA (1981)
Best Actor in a Leading Role
John Hurt