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The Elephant Man (1980)

A true story of courage and human dignity.

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  • History

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.

Rating
8 / 10 (4,108 votes)
Release date
October 9, 1980
Runtime
2h 04m
Language
English
Director
David Lynch
Status
Released
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  • Anthony HopkinsFrederick Treves
  • John HurtJohn Merrick
  • Anne BancroftMrs Kendal
  • John GielgudCarr Gomm
  • Wendy HillerMothershead
  • Freddie JonesBytes
  • Michael ElphickNight Porter
  • Hannah GordonMrs Treves
  • Helen RyanPrincess Alex
  • John StandingFox
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  • Lesley DunlopNora

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