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The Elephant Man

A true story of courage and human dignity.

1980· 124 min12A

DramaHistory

8.2 (285,506)IMDb

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.

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Anthony Hopkins
Frederick Treves
John Hurt
John Merrick
Anne Bancroft
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John Gielgud
Carr Gomm
Wendy Hiller
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Michael Elphick
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Hannah Gordon
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Helen Ryan
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John Standing
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