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.
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 Cast
Anthony Hopkins
Character: Frederick Treves
John Hurt
Character: John Merrick
Anne Bancroft
Character: Mrs Kendal
John Gielgud
Character: Carr Gomm
Wendy Hiller
Character: Mothershead
Freddie Jones
Character: Bytes
Michael Elphick
Character: Night Porter
Hannah Gordon
Character: Mrs Treves
Helen Ryan
Character: Princess Alex
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