1980 · Drama, History
The Elephant Man
A true story of courage and human dignity.
Synopsis
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.
Cast
Anthony Hopkins
John Hurt
Anne Bancroft
John Gielgud
Wendy Hiller
Freddie Jones
Michael Elphick
Hannah Gordon
Helen Ryan
John Standing
Dexter Fletcher
Lesley Dunlop
Phoebe Nicholls
Pat Gorman
Claire Davenport
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