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.
Details
- Director
- David Lynch
- Writer
- Eric Bergren
- Original Language
- English
- Budget
- $5,000,000
Cast
Anne Bancroft
Anthony Hopkins
Freddie Jones
Hannah Gordon
Helen Ryan
John Gielgud
John Hurt
John Standing
Michael Elphick
Wendy Hiller
Keywords
19th century
based on true story
biography
black and white
curiosity
deformed
dignity
disfigurement
exploitation
freak
hospital
physical deformity
sideshow
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