The Elephant Man (1980)


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A true story of courage and human dignity.
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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.
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Directed by: David Lynch, Freddie Francis, Anthony Waye
Produced by: Jonathan Sanger, Stuart Cornfeld, Mel Brooks
Composed by: John Morris
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