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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.
Shadows and gaslight create a suffocating, melancholic atmosphere that pulls you deep into the cruelty of Victorian London. Beneath the jarring physical distortions lies a quiet, devastating portrait of human dignity and intellect.
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Anthony Hopkins, John Hurt, Anne Bancroft, John Gielgud, Wendy Hiller, Freddie Jones, Michael Elphick, Hannah Gordon, Helen Ryan, John Standing
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The Elephant Man
You can stream The Elephant Man (1980) on Criterion Channel with a subscription, rent on Apple TV+, or buy on Apple TV+.
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Anthony Hopkins, John Hurt, Anne Bancroft, John Gielgud, Wendy Hiller, Freddie Jones, Michael Elphick, Hannah Gordon, Helen Ryan, John Standing
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