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The Elephant Man

In 1884, an ambitious young surgeon is intrigued by a sideshow freak billed as the Elephant Man. He finds, behind the disfigured exhibit, an intelligent person whose rehabilitation he undertakes.

1 hour, 57 minutes

Last on

Sun 11 Aug 2024 23:30

Music Played

  • Charles Munch, Boston Symphony Orchestra

    Adagio For Strings, Op. 11

Credits

Role Contributor
John Merrick John Hurt
Frederick Treves Anthony Hopkins
Mrs Madge Kendal Anne Bancroft
Francis Carr-Gomm John Gielgud
Mrs Mothershead Wendy Hiller
Mr Bytes Freddie Jones
Bytes's Boy Dexter Fletcher
Mrs Treves Hannah Gordon
The Night Porter Michael Elphick
Writer David Lynch
Director David Lynch

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