The Elephant Man

124 min 1980 Published on, 1 year ago

8.0

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.

Country

United States

Genre

Drama History

Released

09 Oct, 1980

Main Cast

Anthony Hopkins , John Hurt , Anne Bancroft , John Gielgud , Wendy Hiller

Supporting Cast

Freddie Jones , Michael Elphick , Hannah Gordon , Helen Ryan , John Standing

exploitation hospital curiosity sideshow disfigurement physical deformity freak 19th century dignity