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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| Released | 9 October 1980 |
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| Runtime | 124 minutes |
| Status | Released |
| Genres | Drama, History |
| IMDb | tt0080678 |
