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The Elephant Man (1980)

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 billed cast

  • Photo of Anthony HopkinsAnthony HopkinsFrederick Treves
  • Photo of John HurtJohn HurtJohn Merrick
  • Photo of Anne BancroftAnne BancroftMrs Kendal
  • Photo of John GielgudJohn GielgudCarr Gomm
  • Photo of Wendy HillerWendy HillerMothershead
  • Photo of Freddie JonesFreddie JonesBytes
  • Photo of Michael ElphickMichael ElphickNight Porter
  • Photo of Hannah GordonHannah GordonMrs Treves
  • Photo of Helen RyanHelen RyanPrincess Alex
  • Photo of John StandingJohn StandingFox

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