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The Elephant Man

The Elephant Man (1980)

Movie · Released · 124 min · ★ 8.0

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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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Cast

Anthony HopkinsAnthony HopkinsFrederick TrevesJohn HurtJohn HurtJohn MerrickAnne BancroftAnne BancroftMrs KendalJohn GielgudJohn GielgudCarr GommWendy HillerWendy HillerMothersheadFreddie JonesFreddie JonesBytesMichael ElphickMichael ElphickNight PorterHannah GordonHannah GordonMrs TrevesHelen RyanHelen RyanPrincess AlexJohn StandingJohn StandingFoxDexter FletcherDexter FletcherBytes' BoyLesley DunlopLesley DunlopNoraPhoebe NichollsPhoebe NichollsMerrick's MotherPat GormanPat GormanFairground Bobby
Claire DavenportFat Lady

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