Movie: The Elephant Man

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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.

Release Date: 1980-10-09

Rating: 8.1

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Anthony Hopkins

Frederick Treves

John Hurt

John Merrick

Anne Bancroft

Mrs Kendal

John Gielgud

Carr Gomm

Wendy Hiller

Mothershead

Freddie Jones

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