Movie
The Elephant Man (1980)
- PG
- 2h 4m
- ★ 8.1 (4,048 votes)
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.
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Cast
- Anthony Hopkins as Frederick Treves
- John Hurt as John Merrick
- Anne Bancroft as Mrs Kendal
- John Gielgud as Carr Gomm
- Wendy Hiller as Mothershead
