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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. The film was directed by David Lynch, produced by Mel Brooks (who was uncredited, to avoid audiences anticipating the film being in the vein of his ...
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, directed by David Lynch, stars Anthony Hopkins, John Hurt and Anne Bancroft, and was nominated for eight Oscars.
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Joseph Carey Merrick (5 August 1862 – 11 April 1890), often erroneously called John Merrick, was an English artist known for his severe physical deformities.He was first exhibited at a freak show under the stage name "the Elephant Man", and then went to live at the London Hospital, in Whitechapel, after meeting Sir Frederick Treves, subsequently becoming well known in London society.
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Experience the stunning 4K restoration of the award winning, critically acclaimed David Lynch masterpiece The Elephant Man starring John Hurt and Anthony Hop...
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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.
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Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/21/24 Full Review Petros T "The Elephant Man" is an engaging and by Lynch's standards surprisingly accessible, straightforward watch throughout ...
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A drama based on the true story of Joseph Merrick, a severely deformed man in 19th century London. Watch the trailer and learn about the director, screenplay and cast of this classic film.
