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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. The film was directed by David Lynch, produced by Mel Brooks (who was uncredited, to avoid audiences anticipating the film being in the vein of his ...
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.
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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 "Elephant...
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- David Lynch
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- John Hurt
Nov 10, 2014 · Best known as the "Elephant Man," Joseph Carey Merrick has been the subject of many medical studies, documentaries and works of fiction. By David Blatty Updated: Feb 11, 2022. (1862-1890) Who...
Roger Ebert criticizes the film's shallow and sentimental portrayal of John Merrick, the original \"elephant man\" with a rare disease. He questions the meaning of Merrick's life and the film's philosophy of courage.
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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.
