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The Elephant Man (1980)

EnglishFilm1980124 minDrama, History★ 8/10

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.

Directed by
David Lynch
Starring
Anthony Hopkins, John Hurt, Anne Bancroft
Music
John Morris
Released
1980-10-09

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Cast

Anthony HopkinsAnthony HopkinsFrederick Treves
John HurtJohn HurtJohn Merrick
Anne BancroftAnne BancroftMrs Kendal
John GielgudJohn GielgudCarr Gomm
Wendy HillerWendy HillerMothershead
Freddie JonesFreddie JonesBytes
Michael ElphickMichael ElphickNight Porter
Hannah GordonHannah GordonMrs Treves
Helen RyanHelen RyanPrincess Alex
John StandingJohn StandingFox
Dexter FletcherDexter FletcherBytes' Boy
Lesley DunlopLesley DunlopNora

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