The Elephant Man

Synopsis

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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When & where

Streaming on

• Criterion Channel↗

Top of the call sheet

• 
  Anthony Hopkins
  as Frederick Treves
• 
  John Hurt
  as John Merrick
• 
  Anne Bancroft
  as Mrs Kendal
• 
  John Gielgud
  as Carr Gomm
• 
  Wendy Hiller
  as Mothershead
• 
  Freddie Jones
  as Bytes

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