The Elephant Man
A true story of courage and human dignity.
1980 2h 04m 8.1Movie
DramaHistory
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 HopkinsJohn HurtAnne BancroftJohn GielgudWendy HillerFreddie JonesMichael ElphickHannah GordonHelen RyanJohn StandingDexter FletcherLesley Dunlop
