Film

The Elephant Man

A true story of courage and human dignity.

8.0

2h 4m

1980

“A true story of courage and human dignity.”

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.