The Elephant Man

1980 · Directed by David Lynch

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.

Cast: Anthony Hopkins, Anne Bancroft, John Hurt, Dexter Fletcher, Deirdre Costello, Lesley Dunlop, Kathleen Byron, Freddie Jones, John Gielgud, Phoebe Nicholls

Rating: 8.075/10 from 2,818 votes