The Elephant Man (1980)
PG 2h 4m 7.8/10 IMDb
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.
Director: David Lynch
Cast: Anthony Hopkins, John Hurt, Anne Bancroft, John Gielgud, Wendy Hiller
Content Warnings
Identity & Discrimination
Ableism (depicted) Hate crimes (depicted) Racial slurs / racism (depicted)
Mental Health & Emotional
Grief / bereavement (major focus) Terminal illness
Other
Kidnapping / abduction
Phobias & Sensory
Body horror Needles / medical procedures
Violence & Physical Harm
Child abuse / harm to children (referenced)Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse
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