The Elephant Man
1980 · 124 MIN · IMDB 8.2 · 270,579 VOTES · DIR. David Lynch
Overview
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.
Dialogue Timeline — 1,023 lines
A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE
00:05:13 Darling, don't be difficult. Let's take our sweet...
00:12:39 is full of surprises.
00:16:44 Will you come with me, please?
00:21:12 Pull the curtains aside.
00:25:02 - Our man is sick. Come right away. - What is it?
00:29:22 Nurse!
00:36:12 I like people that can keep quiet.
00:40:18 Yes.
00:42:44 You, my friend.
00:45:48 It is only a physical problem.
00:49:23 He restoreth my soul.
00:52:38 I should very much like to meet this gentleman.
00:57:18 Come along, meet our guest.
01:00:42 Yes, please.
01:04:40 I've brought you some things. I hope you like them.
01:07:57 ready stand to smooth that rough touch...
01:11:02 You see, I don't go out as often as I would like...
01:16:35 I've been thinking about Mr. Bytes.
01:19:09 not care for circus animals.
01:22:25 Mr. Merrick, I have very great pleasure...
01:26:28 You look beautiful, darling. I wouldn't change a thing.
01:33:28 You're not listening to me! I told you, I don't know no Bytes!
01:44:07 Why is your head so big, mister?
01:52:09 Thank you.
Cast & Characters
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed1,023
Dialogue density8.3 lines / min
First line00:05:13
Final line01:52:09
Production Record
DirectorDavid Lynch
LanguageEnglish
Budget$5,000,000
Revenue$26,000,000
IMDb votes270,579