The Elephant Man

Theatrical - Wide 1980-10-03

Cast Anthony Hopkins John Hurt Anne Bancroft John Gielgud
Directed by David Lynch
Written by Christopher Vore Eric Bergren David Lynch

Genres: Biography Drama

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Based on the true story of Joseph Merrick, a 19th-century Englishman afflicted with a disfiguring congenital disease. With the help of kindly Dr. Frederick Treves, Merrick attempts to regain the dignity he lost after years spent as a side-show freak.

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