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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.
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- Where can I watch The Elephant Man online?
- You can stream The Elephant Man on NettMovies. Open the title page and press Watch to start playback.
- When did The Elephant Man come out?
- The Elephant Man was released in 1980.
- What genre is The Elephant Man?
- The Elephant Man is a drama and history film.
- How long is The Elephant Man?
- The Elephant Man runs about 2h 4m (124 minutes).
- Who stars in The Elephant Man?
- The Elephant Man stars Anthony Hopkins, John Hurt, Anne Bancroft, and John Gielgud.
- How is The Elephant Man rated?
- The Elephant Man currently scores 8.0 out of 10 based on aggregated viewer ratings.
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