8.0/10
The Elephant Man
"A true story of courage and human dignity."
1980
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2h 4min
Drama
History
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.
Director
David Lynch
Starring
Anthony Hopkins · John Hurt · Anne Bancroft · John Gielgud · Wendy Hiller
