Released:
1980-10-09

Overview:
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.

Director:
David Lynch

Runtime:
2h 4min

Genre:
Drama, History

• Cast:
• 
  Anthony Hopkins
  as
  Frederick Treves
• 
  John Hurt
  as
  John Merrick
• 
  Anne Bancroft
  as
  Mrs Kendal
• 
  John Gielgud
  as
  Carr Gomm
• 
  Wendy Hiller
  as
  Mothershead