The Elephant Man
124 min
1980
Published on, 2 months ago
The Elephant Man
124 min
1980
Published on, 2 months ago
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.
exploitation
biography
based on true story
hospital
curiosity
sideshow
disfigurement
physical deformity
freak
19th century
dignity
