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Anthony Hopkins as Frederick Treves, a doctor who takes John from the freakshow to work in the hospital. John Hurt as John Merrick, an intelligent, friendly, kindhearted man who is feared by most people in his society because of his severe deformity. Hannah Gordon as Ann Treves. Anne Bancroft as Madge Kendal.
Oct 10, 1980 · The Elephant Man: Directed by David Lynch. With Anthony Hopkins, John Hurt, Anne Bancroft, John Gielgud. A Victorian surgeon rescues a heavily disfigured man who is mistreated while scraping a living as a side-show freak.
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- Biography, Drama
- David Lynch
- 1980-10-10
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.
Dr. Frederic Treves (Anthony Hopkins) discovers Joseph (John) Merrick (John Hurt) in a sideshow. Born with a congenital disorder, Merrick uses his disfigurement to earn a living as the "Elephant...
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- David Lynch
- PG
- John Hurt
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Dr. Fox. Dexter Fletcher. Bytes's Boy. Lesley Dunlop. Nora. Phoebe Nicholls. Merrick's Mother. SEE ALL OFFERS. A Victorian doctor (Anthony Hopkins) saves John Merrick (John Hurt) from a carnival sideshow life.
Shot in gorgeous black and white and boasting a stellar supporting cast that includes Anne Bancroft, John Gielgud, and Wendy Hiller, The Elephant Man was nominated for eight Academy Awards, cementing Lynch’s reputation as one of American cinema’s most visionary talents.
