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The Elephant Man
“A true story of courage and human dignity.”
19802h 4mDramaHistory
Overview
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.
#friendship#humanity#black and white#hospital#emotional vulnerability#biography#based on true story#escape#london, england#anxiety#emotion#19th century#disfigurement#deformed#disability#nurse#exploitation#human monster#physical deformity#abuse#physical abuse#curiosity#discrimination#freak show#physical disability#social injustice#1800s#dying young#freak#social isolation#birth defect#shame#introspection#sideshow#circus freak#dignity#social integration#psychological healing#1880s
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Alternative Titles
L'homme éléphantCA
Sloní muzCZ
엘리펀트 맨KR
ElefantmannenNO
El hombre elefanteES
Փիղ ՄարդըAM
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