The Elephant Man
8 Oscar Nominations·National Film Registry
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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.
Genres
Biography, Drama
Cast & Crew
DirectorDavid Lynch
StarringAnthony Hopkins, John Hurt, Anne Bancroft, John Gielgud, Wendy Hiller
ComposerJohn Morris
The Elephant Man
8 Oscar Nominations·National Film Registry
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.
Genres
Biography, Drama
Cast & Crew
DirectorDavid Lynch
StarringAnthony Hopkins, John Hurt, Anne Bancroft, John Gielgud, Wendy Hiller
ComposerJohn Morris
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