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A true story of courage and human dignity. - The Elephant Man
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Title: The Elephant Man

Release Date: 9 Oct 1980

Runtime: 2h 4m

Genre: Drama, History

Director: Brooksfilms, Paramount Pictures

Production Companies: Brooksfilms, Paramount Pictures

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.

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Average Vote: 8 (3525 votes)

Cast

  • Frederick Treves: Anthony Hopkins
  • John Merrick: John Hurt
  • Mrs Kendal: Anne Bancroft
  • Carr Gomm: John Gielgud
  • Mothershead: Wendy Hiller
  • Bytes: Freddie Jones
  • Night Porter: Michael Elphick
  • Mrs Treves: Hannah Gordon
  • Princess Alex: Helen Ryan
  • Fox: John Standing
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