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A true story of courage and human dignity.

The Elephant Man

8.1 / 10 8.1 1980 2h 4mPG

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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.

Directed by David Lynch

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CAST

The people behind the story

Anthony Hopkins

Anthony HopkinsFrederick Treves

John Hurt

John HurtJohn Merrick

Anne Bancroft

Anne BancroftMrs Kendal

John Gielgud

John GielgudCarr Gomm

Wendy Hiller

Wendy HillerMothershead

Freddie Jones

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Michael Elphick

Michael ElphickNight Porter

Hannah Gordon

Hannah GordonMrs Treves