The Elephant Man

The Elephant Man (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.

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Top Cast

Anthony Hopkins

As Frederick Treves

John Hurt

As John Merrick

Anne Bancroft

As Mrs Kendal

John Gielgud

As Carr Gomm

Wendy Hiller

As Mothershead

Freddie Jones

As Bytes

Michael Elphick

As Night Porter

Hannah Gordon

As Mrs Treves

Helen Ryan

As Princess Alex

John Standing

As Fox

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