The Elephant Man

“A true story of courage and human dignity.”

8.0/ 10 3,877 votes 1980-10-09 2h 4m 4 popularity

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.