The Elephant Man
1980, drama, history
124 minutes
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...
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9.0
2025-01-27
I love The Elephant Man and it’s a timeless classic I know I will remember for a long time. I wish I had seen it sooner but it’s better late than never. Read more
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8.5
2024-03-29
Gefilmd in prachtig zwart-wit is The Elephant Man een innemende tragedie. Het acteerwerk van John Hurt en Anthony Hopkins straalt, terwijl de dromerige regie van David Lynch de film behoedt voor de grauwigheid die zoveel kostuumdrama's uit deze filmperiode tekent. Read more
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