The Elephant Man (1980)

The Elephant Man (1980)

A true story of courage and human dignity. 1980-10-09 United States of America 124 Min. PG-13
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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.

Cast

Anthony Hopkins is Frederick Treves
Frederick Treves
John Hurt is John Merrick
John Merrick
Anne Bancroft is Mrs Kendal
Mrs Kendal
John Gielgud is Carr Gomm
Carr Gomm
Wendy Hiller is Mothershead
Mothershead
Michael Elphick is Night Porter
Night Porter
Hannah Gordon is Mrs Treves
Mrs Treves
Helen Ryan is Princess Alex
Princess Alex
Dexter Fletcher is Bytes' Boy
Bytes' Boy