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The Elephant Man is a 1980 biographical drama film based on the life of Joseph Merrick (referred to as "John" in the film), a severely deformed man who lived in London in the late 19th century.
Oct 10, 1980 · A true story of a Victorian surgeon who rescues a disfigured man from a circus and tries to help him. The film stars Anthony Hopkins, John Hurt and Anne Bancroft, and was directed by David Lynch in black-and-white.
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- Biography, Drama
- David Lynch
- 1980-10-10
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...
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- David Lynch
- PG
- John Hurt
A Victorian surgeon rescues a disfigured man from a circus and tries to help him live a normal life. The film explores the themes of humanity, compassion and exploitation in 19th century London.
Find out who starred in and worked behind the scenes of the 1980 biographical drama film directed by David Lynch. See the full list of actors, writers, producers, composers, and more on IMDb.
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A 1980 film by David Lynch based on the true story of John Merrick, a severely deformed man in Victorian England. The DVD/Blu-ray features a new 4K restoration, interviews, documentaries, and more.
