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The Elephant Man is a 1980 biographical drama film based on the life of Joseph Merrick (referred to as "John" in the film), a severely deformed man who lived in London in the late 19th century.
Oct 10, 1980 · A true story of a disfigured man who is rescued by a Victorian surgeon and becomes a celebrity in London. Directed by David Lynch, starring Anthony Hopkins, John Hurt and Anne Bancroft, nominated for 8 Oscars.
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- Biography, Drama
- David Lynch
- 1980-10-10
Dr. Frederic Treves (Anthony Hopkins) discovers Joseph (John) Merrick (John Hurt) in a sideshow. Born with a congenital disorder, Merrick uses his disfigurement to earn a living as the...
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- David Lynch
- PG
- John Hurt
Experience the stunning 4K restoration of the award winning, critically acclaimed David Lynch masterpiece The Elephant Man starring John Hurt and Anthony Hopkins - returning to cinemas on...
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- StudiocanalUK
The Elephant Man. With this poignant second feature, David Lynch brought his atmospheric visual and sonic palette to a notorious true story set in Victorian England.
- Frederick Treves
Roger Ebert criticizes the film's shallow and sentimental portrayal of John Merrick, the original "elephant man" with a rare disease. He questions the meaning of Merrick's life and the film's philosophy of courage.
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In one of his most legendary films, director David Lynch chronicles the intense emotional journey of a complex, lonely man and the dedicated surgeon who changed his life. John Merrick (John Hurt...
