names: The Elephant Man
genre: Drama, History
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.
crew: Anthony Hopkins, Dr. 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. Anne Treves, Helen Ryan, Princess Alex
orig_title: The Elephant Man