A Victorian surgeon rescues a heavily disfigured man being mistreated by his "owner" as a side-show freak. Behind his monstrous facade, 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.
John Hurt | John Merrick | |
Anne Bancroft | Mrs. Kendal | |
John Gielgud | Carr Gomm | |
Wendy Hiller | Mothershead | |
Freddie Jones | Bytes | |
Michael Elphick | Night Porter |
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