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The Elephant Man

"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.

Top Cast

  • Anthony Hopkins

    Anthony Hopkins

    Frederick Treves

  • John Hurt

    John Hurt

    John Merrick

  • Anne Bancroft

    Anne Bancroft

    Mrs Kendal

  • John Gielgud

    John Gielgud

    Carr Gomm

  • Wendy Hiller

    Wendy Hiller

    Mothershead

  • Freddie Jones

    Freddie Jones

    Bytes

  • Michael Elphick

    Michael Elphick

    Night Porter

  • Hannah Gordon

    Hannah Gordon

    Mrs Treves

  • Helen Ryan

    Helen Ryan

    Princess Alex

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.

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