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UNITED STATES · 1980

The Elephant Man

David Lynch
New Hollywood nurse exploitation escape london, england biography
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Synopsis

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.

Year1980
CountryUnited States
DirectorDavid Lynch
MovementNew Hollywood
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