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.

Directed by: David Lynch
Written by: David Lynch & Eric Bergren & Christopher De Vore
Release date: 1980-10-09
Runtime: 124 minutes
Critics score:
Tagline: A true story of courage and human dignity.
Cast:
Anthony Hopkins Anthony Hopkins
Frederick Treves 
John Hurt John Hurt
John Merrick 
Anne Bancroft Anne Bancroft
Mrs Kendal 
John Gielgud John Gielgud
Carr Gomm 
Wendy Hiller Wendy Hiller
Mothershead 
Freddie Jones Freddie Jones
Bytes 
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Also known as:
  • Sloní muz
  • 엘리펀트 맨
  • Elefantmannen
  • El hombre elefante
  • L'homme éléphant