John Merrick, 'The Elephant Man'
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The Elephant Man is a 1980 biographical drama film based on the life of Joseph Merrick (referred to as "John" in the film), a severely deformed man who lived in London in the late 19th century.
- $5 million
- Jonathan Sanger
The Elephant Man John Merrick: Occupation: Artist: Years active: 1884–1885: Known for: Physical deformities due to suspected Proteus syndrome: Height: 5 ft 2 in (157 cm)
- Artist
- 1884–1885
- The Elephant Man, John Merrick
- Physical deformities due to suspected Proteus syndrome
Oct 10, 1980 · A true story of a disfigured man who is rescued by a Victorian surgeon and becomes a celebrity in London. The film stars Anthony Hopkins, John Hurt and Anne Bancroft, and is directed by David Lynch in black-and-white.
- (252K)
- Biography, Drama
- David Lynch
- 1980-10-10
Jan 22, 2020 · StudiocanalUK. 1.55M subscribers. 1.5K. 233K views 4 years ago. Experience the stunning 4K restoration of the award winning, critically acclaimed David Lynch masterpiece The Elephant Man...
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Dr. Frederic Treves (Anthony Hopkins) discovers Joseph (John) Merrick (John Hurt) in a sideshow. Born with a congenital disorder, Merrick uses his disfigurement to earn a living as the "Elephant...
- (3.3K)
- David Lynch
- PG
- John Hurt
A 1980 film by David Lynch based on the true story of John Merrick, a severely deformed man who befriends a London surgeon in Victorian England. The DVD/Blu-ray features a new 4K restoration, interviews, documentaries, and more.
A Victorian surgeon rescues a disfigured man from a circus and tries to help him live a normal life. The film explores the themes of humanity, compassion and exploitation in 19th century London.
