Overview
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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Cast
Anthony HopkinsFrederick Treves
John HurtJohn Merrick
Anne BancroftMrs Kendal
John GielgudCarr Gomm
Wendy HillerMothershead
Freddie JonesBytes
Michael ElphickNight Porter
Hannah GordonMrs Treves
Helen RyanPrincess Alex
John StandingFox