The Elephant Man
1980 · Movie · 125 min. · United States
John Merrick (John Hurt) is a hideously deformed individual dubbed the Elephant Man during his years in a circus freak show in Victorian England. After suffering for years at the hands of his circus "master", the eloquent, soft spoken Merrick is "rescued" by compassionate surgeon Dr. Frederick Treves (Anthony Hopkins), who allows him to live at the hospital where he works. Merrick becomes a social celebrity when he meets a popular stage performer (Anne Bancroft), but he must continue to fight for his dignity with those who still choose to view him as a freak.
Direction David Lynch
Cast Anthony Hopkins · John Hurt · Anne Bancroft · John Gielgud · Wendy Hiller · Freddie Jones · Dexter Fletcher
Soundtrack John Morris
Screenplay David Lynch · Eric Bergren · Christopher De Vore
Cinematography Freddie Francis
Original title The Elephant Man
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41K votes (FilmAffinity)
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