John Merrick, 'The Elephant Man'
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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.
Oct 10, 1980 · A true story of a disfigured man who is rescued by a Victorian surgeon and becomes a celebrity in London. Directed by David Lynch and starring Anthony Hopkins, John Hurt and Anne Bancroft, the film explores the themes of dignity, disability and human exploitation.
The showmen named Merrick the Elephant Man, and advertised him as "Half-a-Man and Half-an-Elephant". They showed him around the East Midlands , including in Leicester and Nottingham , before moving him on to London for the winter season.
Jan 22, 2020 · Experience the stunning 4K restoration of the award winning, critically acclaimed David Lynch masterpiece The Elephant Man starring John Hurt and Anthony Hopkins - returning to cinemas on March...
Dr. Frederic Treves (Anthony Hopkins) discovers Joseph (John) Merrick (John Hurt) in a sideshow. Born with a congenital disorder, Merrick uses his disfigurement to earn a living as the...
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.
May 24, 2021 · The Elephant Man is a 1980 British-American historical drama film about Joseph Merrick (whom the script calls John Merrick), a severely deformed man in late 19th-century London. The film was ...
