The Elephant Man

Name: The Elephant Man
Director: David Lynch
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 1980
Duration: 124 min
Cast: Anthony Hopkins, John Hurt, Anne Bancroft, John Gielgud, Wendy Hiller

19802h 4mdir. David Lynchscreenplay David Lynchscreenplay Christopher De Vore

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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.

Cast

Anthony Hopkins John Hurt Anne Bancroft John Gielgud Wendy Hiller Freddie Jones

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