

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.
Top 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

Helen Ryan
Princess Alex

John Standing
Fox

Dexter Fletcher
Bytes' Boy

Lesley Dunlop
Nora
Key Film Crew
Production Stats
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