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The Elephant Man

1980, Movie, 2h 4min

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.

Country: United States

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Reviews

Critic Peter Bradshaw

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...an absorbing and satisfying drama, and Hurt’s Merrick is very powerful.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Kim Newman

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

Read full review at Empire

Ronny Svensson

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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

Michael Thomsen

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

3 years ago

Allan Gjerulff

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

1 year ago

Critic Mattias Blomberg

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Den här filmen borde vara läroverk för hur man gör film av ett verkligt människoöde.

Read full review at Moviezine

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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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