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THE ELEPHANT MAN
"A true story of courage and human dignity."
19802h 4m8.1 TMDb
Directed by David Lynch
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Condensed premise
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.
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Movie Vibe
Suspense5.7
Emotion9.6
Complexity6.9
Humor5
Realism8.7
Action5.4
Darkness6.9
Who would enjoy this
Recommended for
- ✓fans of character-driven stories
- ✓cinephiles seeking acclaimed, highly-rated films
May not appeal to
- –those seeking nonstop action
- –fans of purely lighthearted entertainment
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