The Elephant Man
The Elephant Man
The Elephant Man
The Elephant Man
The Elephant Man

The Elephant Man

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.

Awards & Nominations: Academy Awards, USA 1981: 8 Oscar-díj jelölés, BAFTA Awards 1981: legjobb film, legjobb színész (John Hurt)
The film on IMDb