The Elephant Man

1980·124'

David Lynch

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★ 8.0

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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.

Cast

Anthony Hopkins Frederick Treves

John Hurt John Merrick

Anne Bancroft Mrs Kendal

John Gielgud Carr Gomm

Wendy Hiller Mothershead

Freddie Jones Bytes

Michael Elphick Night Porter

Hannah Gordon Mrs Treves

Helen Ryan Princess Alex

John Standing Fox

Dexter Fletcher Bytes' Boy

Lesley Dunlop Nora

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