Movies
The Elephant Man
- October 9, 1980
- 124 min.
- Drama, History
- United States
United States
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.
Original title: The Elephant Man
15
nominations
20%
winning rate
3
wins
Academy Awards #53 - 1981
| Award | People | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Best Picture | Jonathan Sanger - as producer(s) | — |
| Best Director | David Lynch | — |
| Best Actor in a Leading Role | John Hurt | — |
| Best Adapted Screenplay | Christopher De Vore, Eric Bergren, David Lynch | — |
| Best Original Score | John Morris | — |
| Best Film Editing | Anne V. Coates | — |
| Best Production Design | Stuart Craig, Robert Cartwright, Hugh Scaife | — |
| Best Costume Design | Patricia Norris | — |
British Academy Film Awards #34 - 1981
| Award | People | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Best Picture | Jonathan Sanger - as producer(s) | Winner |
| Best Director | David Lynch | — |
| Best Actor in a Leading Role | John Hurt | Winner |
| Best Screenplay | Christopher De Vore, Eric Bergren, David Lynch | — |
| Best Cinematography | Freddie Francis | — |
| Best Film Editing | Anne V. Coates | — |
| Best Production Design | Stuart Craig | Winner |
