The Elephant Man

8.049
  • Genre:Biography, Drama
  • Production:Brooksfilms
  • Released:1980-10-09
  • IMDB:tt0080678
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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David Lynch and Mel Brooks created their most accessible drama with The Elephant Man  A.V. Club

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