The Elephant Man (1980)

Name: The Elephant Man
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 1980-10-09
Duration: 124 min
Rating: 8
Cast: Anthony Hopkins, John Hurt, Anne Bancroft, John Gielgud, Wendy Hiller

PG2h 4mOct 9, 1980Released8.0(3,938)

A true story of courage and human dignity.

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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