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.
1980 · Drama · History · 124 min · ⭐ 8.0/10 (3,929 votes)
Cast: Anthony Hopkins(Frederick Treves)、John Hurt(John Merrick)、Anne Bancroft(Mrs Kendal)、John Gielgud(Carr Gomm)、Wendy Hiller(Mothershead)、Freddie Jones(Bytes)、Michael Elphick(Night Porter)、Hannah Gordon(Mrs Treves)
Director: David Lynch
Writer: David Lynch、Christopher De Vore、Eric Bergren
Similar: The Bridge(1959)、Raging Bull(1980)、Copying Beethoven(2006)、Jules and Jim(1962)、Brubaker(1980)、Tulip Fever(2017)、Last Tango in Paris(1972)、The Tragic Story of Fritz the Elephant(2023)