TMDb Rating
8.1/10
3,799 verified votes
The Elephant Man (1980)
DramaHistory
124 min
"A true story of courage and human dignity."
Plot Summary
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
Top Cast
Anthony HopkinsJohn HurtAnne BancroftJohn GielgudWendy Hiller
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