The Elephant Man

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Movie (1980)

The Elephant Man

ITN's Rating
IMDb8.0

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.

Director / Creator
David Lynch
Runtime
124 mins
Genres
Drama, History

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