
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.
Genre: Drama, Biography, History, Hollywood
Director: David Lynch
Actors: Anne Bancroft, Anthony Hopkins, Freddie Jones, John Gielgud, John Hurt, Michael Elphick, Wendy Hiller