The Elephant Man

The Elephant Man

Movie genre: Drama History
Movie Budget:   $5,000,000.00
8/10 (3856)
English

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.

Keywords:  
Friendship   London, england   Escape   Nurse   Exploitation   Biography   Based on true story   Hospital   Black and white   Social injustice   Physical abuse   Curiosity   Disability   Sideshow   Dying young   Emotional vulnerability   Disfigurement   Birth defect   Deformed   Circus freak   Discrimination   Shame   Physical disability   Humanity   Physical deformity   Freak show   Freak   Abuse   19th century   Dignity   Social isolation   Human monster   Emotion   Anxiety   Social integration   Introspection   Psychological healing   1880s  

Movie tag line: "A true story of courage and human dignity."

Production companies:   Brooksfilms
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Cast & Crew

Anthony Hopkins

Anthony Hopkins

Character: Frederick Treves

John Hurt

John Hurt

Character: John Merrick

Anne Bancroft

Anne Bancroft

Character: Mrs Kendal

John Gielgud

John Gielgud

Character: Carr Gomm

Wendy Hiller

Wendy Hiller

Character: Mothershead

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