Film
Where to watch The Elephant Man
A true story of courage and human dignity.
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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Cast
- Anthony HopkinsFrederick Treves
- John HurtJohn Merrick
- Anne BancroftMrs Kendal
- John GielgudCarr Gomm
- Wendy HillerMothershead
- Freddie JonesBytes