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THE ELEPHANT MAN
"A true story of courage and human dignity."
19802h 4m8.0 TMDb
Directed by David Lynch
Spoiler-Free
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.
Cast
Anthony Hopkins
Frederick Treves
John Hurt
John Merrick
Anne Bancroft
Mrs Kendal
John Gielgud
Carr Gomm
Wendy Hiller
Mothershead
Freddie Jones
Bytes
Michael Elphick
Night Porter
Hannah Gordon
Mrs Treves
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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