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The Elephant Man

A true story of courage and human dignity.
Oct. 09, 1980USA124 Min.PG
Occasions:Single Night
Protagonists:The Outsider
Problems:IdentityLonelinessOppression
Strategies:Observation
Settings:Historical World
Feelings:MelancholicMovedThoughtful

Content

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.
The Elephant Man
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The Elephant Man
The Elephant Man
The Elephant Man
The Elephant Man
The Elephant Man
The Elephant Man
The Elephant Man
The Elephant Man

Ratings

Originaltitel The Elephant Man
IMDB-Wertung 8.2 275,087 votes
TMDb-Wertung 8.05 3,694 votes

Cast & Crew

David Lynch
Regisseur
Anthony Hopkins isFrederick Treves
Frederick Treves
John Hurt isJohn Merrick
John Merrick
Anne Bancroft isMrs Kendal
Mrs Kendal
John Gielgud isCarr Gomm
Carr Gomm
Wendy Hiller isMothershead
Mothershead
Michael Elphick isNight Porter
Night Porter
Hannah Gordon isMrs Treves
Mrs Treves
Helen Ryan isPrincess Alex
Princess Alex

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