The Elephant Man
A true story of courage and human dignity.
1980-10-09 | 124 minutes
Plot Summary
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.
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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Dexter FletcherBytes' Boy
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Lesley DunlopNora
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Phoebe NichollsMerrick's Mother
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Pat GormanFairground Bobby
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Patsy SmartDistraught Woman
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