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The Elephant Man

1980
Directed byDavid Lynch
2h 4m

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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Anthony HopkinsFrederick TrevesJohn HurtJohn MerrickAnne Bancroft
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STATUSReleased
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