The Elephant Man

"A true story of courage and human dignity."

1980 ★ 8.1 124 min PG IMDb English David Lynch

Where to Watch

Criterion Channel

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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