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8.2
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8.7

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peter1024
kim477
Critic Kim Newman
rated 8

The central performances are astonishingly subtle. John Hurt allows humanity to shine through impressive make-up as the multiply-deformed Merrick...

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ronnys_rullar
Ronny Svensson
rated 9

David Lynch första ”kommersiella” film är ett vackert, svartvit verk som är djupt engagerande och berörande. Anthony Hopkins och John Hurt i fint samspel och ”Hammer Horror” legenden Freddie Francis foto är betagande.

3 years ago
michaelthomsen
Michael Thomsen
rated 8

En nogenlunde 'normal' historisk film fra David Lynch. Vildt god, meget bevægende.

3 years ago
allangjerulff
Allan Gjerulff
rated 10

Gode roller og troværdig handling fra tiden, hvor mennesker var til skue, med deres skavanker.

1 year ago
mattias254

Cast & Crew

David Lynch
As Man in the Bowler Hat in the Mob Chasing Merrick (uncredited)
David Lynch
Director
John Hurt
As John Merrick
Anthony Hopkins
As Frederick Treves
John Gielgud
As Carr Gomm
Dexter Fletcher
As Bytes' Boy
Guy Standeven
As Committee Member (uncredited)

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In 19th century London, a heavily disfigured man is rescued from a freak show by a compassionate doctor who recognizes the humanity behind his monstrous appearance. As the man begins to heal and open up, he reveals a remarkable intelligence and sensitivity, challenging societal norms and inspiring those around him to reevaluate their perceptions of beauty and dignity.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The Elephant Man include The Killing Fields, Ran, The Bounty, The Story of David, King David, Mr. Klein.

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The Elephant Man was released in theaters on October 10, 1980.