The Elephant Man
"I am not an animal! I am a human being! I … am … a man!"
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.
Directors: David Lynch
Writers: Ashley Montagu, Christopher De Vore, David Lynch, Eric Bergren, Frederick Treves
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IMDB: tt0080678