The Elephant Man

1980 · Directed by David Lynch · 124 min · drama film, biographical film

★ 8.1/10 · 4,059 ratings on TMDB

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.