The Elephant Man

The Elephant Man (1980)

1980-10-09 · 124 min · Rating 8.05/10 (3873 votes)

A true story of courage and human dignity.

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.

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1880s 19th century abuse anxiety based on true story biography birth defect black and white circus freak curiosity deformed dignity disability discrimination disfigurement dying young emotion emotional vulnerability escape exploitation freak freak show friendship hospital human monster humanity introspection london, england nurse period drama

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