The Elephant Man

The Elephant Man

80.52%|Oct 9, 1980|Drama, History

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
Anthony HopkinsFrederick Treves
John Hurt
John HurtJohn Merrick
Anne Bancroft
Anne BancroftMrs Kendal
John Gielgud
John GielgudCarr Gomm
Wendy Hiller
Wendy HillerMothershead
Freddie Jones
Freddie JonesBytes
Michael Elphick
Michael ElphickNight Porter
Hannah Gordon
Hannah GordonMrs Treves
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