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The Elephant Man
“A true story of courage and human dignity.”
★ 8.0 Rating•124 min•1980
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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.
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StatusReleased
Release DateOctober 9, 1980
Budget$5,000,000
Revenue$26,000,000
GenresDrama, History
Keywords
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