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A young man aspiring for recognition of his talents battles against his estranged father's sentiment towards him as the father deals with his own demons.
The Elephant Man
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.
Top Billed Cast
Anthony Hopkins Frederick Treves
John Hurt John Merrick
Anne Bancroft Mrs Kendal
John Gielgud Carr Gomm
Wendy Hiller Mothershead
Freddie Jones Bytes
Michael Elphick Night Porter
Hannah Gordon Mrs Treves
Helen Ryan Princess Alex
John Standing Fox
Dexter Fletcher Bytes' Boy
Lesley Dunlop Nora
Phoebe Nicholls Merrick's Mother
Pat Gorman Fairground Bobby
Claire Davenport Fat Lady
Orla Pederson Skeleton Man
Patsy Smart Distraught Woman
Frederick Treves Alderman
Stromboli Fire Eater
Richard Hunter Hodges
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