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.
Released: Oct 09, 1980 Genre: Drama HistoryCasts: Anthony Hopkins John Hurt Anne Bancroft John Gielgud Wendy Hiller Freddie Jones Michael Elphick Hannah GordonDirectors: David LynchDuration: 2h 4m Rating: 8 Country: United States of America Production: Brooksfilms, Paramount Pictures
A true story of courage and human dignity.