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The Elephant Man (1980)

The Elephant Man

Subtitles for: The Elephant Man (1980)

"A true story of courage and human dignity."

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.

Rate★ 8/10 (3,944 votes)
GenreDramaHistory
Duration2h 4m
CountryUnited States of America
Release09 Oct 1980
LanguageEN
DirectorDavid Lynch
Keywordsfriendshiplondon, englandescapenurseexploitationbiographybased on true storytragedyhospitalblack and whiteperiod dramasocial injusticephysical abusecuriositydisabilitysideshowdying youngemotional vulnerabilitydisfigurementbirth defect
IMDbtt0080678 ↗
TypeMovie Released

Cast

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Anthony HopkinsFrederick Treves
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John HurtJohn Merrick
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Anne BancroftMrs Kendal
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John GielgudCarr Gomm
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Wendy HillerMothershead
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Freddie JonesBytes
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Michael ElphickNight Porter
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Hannah GordonMrs Treves
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Helen RyanPrincess Alex
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John StandingFox
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