The Elephant Man
David Lynch | United States of America
October 9, 1980 | 124m
A true story of courage and human dignity.
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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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| Anthony Hopkins | Frederick Treves |
| John Hurt | John Merrick |
| Anne Bancroft | Mrs Kendal |
| John Gielgud | Carr Gomm |
| Wendy Hiller | Mothershead |
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