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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Release Date: October 9, 1980
Release Year: 1980
Genres: Drama, History
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Runtime: 124 minutes
Rating: 8.05/10
Writer: David Lynch, Christopher De Vore, Eric Bergren
Director: David Lynch
Cast
Anthony Hopkins (Frederick Treves)
John Hurt (John Merrick)
Anne Bancroft (Mrs Kendal)
John Gielgud (Carr Gomm)
Wendy Hiller (Mothershead)
Freddie Jones (Bytes)
Michael Elphick (Night Porter)
Hannah Gordon (Mrs Treves)
Helen Ryan (Princess Alex)
John Standing (Fox)
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