Der Elefantenmensch (1982): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1982 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1982, Der Elefantenmensch is a drama and fernsehfilm film directed by Jack Hofsiss, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Seit seiner Kindheit ist John Merrick furchtbar entstellt. Als "Elefantenmensch" wird er auf Jahrmärkten vorgeführt und von seinem sadistischen "Besitzer" gequält. Bis ihn schließlich der Arzt Frederick Treves entdeckt und ihm Hilfe anbietet. John Merrick soll endlich wie ein Mensch leben.
Who’s in it. Der Elefantenmensch stars Kevin Conway as Frederick Treves, Penny Fuller as Mrs. Kendal, Glenn Close as Princess Alexandra and Richard Clarke as Carr Gomm, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Der Elefantenmensch has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Der Elefantenmensch page.
If you liked it. Fans of Der Elefantenmensch tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Der Elefantenmensch (1982)?
- In USA, Der Elefantenmensch is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Der Elefantenmensch worth watching?
- Der Elefantenmensch holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and fernsehfilm. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Der Elefantenmensch?
- Der Elefantenmensch stars Kevin Conway, Penny Fuller, Glenn Close, Richard Clarke and Philip Anglim.
- When was Der Elefantenmensch released?
- Der Elefantenmensch was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.