The Elephant Man is a 1980 drama film based on the true story of Joseph Merrick (called John Merrick in the film), a severely deformed man in 19th century London. This tale of a pure soul struggling to be heard over the prejudice of the many is quite heart-rending. The film was directed by David Lynch and stars John Hurt, Anthony Hopkins &Anne Bancroft

Received Eight Academy Award nominations,including Best Picture in 1981.