The Elephant Man
124 min
1980
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The Elephant Man
The Elephant Man
124 min
1980
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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.
Country
Released
02 Oct, 1980
exploitation
hospital
black and white
curiosity
sideshow
disfigurement
deformed
physical deformity
freak
19th century
dignity
