The Elephant Man

A true story of courage and human dignity.

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.

Cast

Anthony Hopkins

John Hurt

Anne Bancroft

John Gielgud

Wendy Hiller

Freddie Jones

Michael Elphick

Hannah Gordon

Helen Ryan

John Standing

Dexter Fletcher

Lesley Dunlop