About this release
Affetto da una grave malattia deformante, un uomo, dolce e sensibile, viene prima esibito come fenomeno da baraccone e poi ospitato in un ospedale sotto le cure di un medico amoroso. Il film ha avuto un rifacimento nel 1981.
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Disc 1
DVD
The Elephant Man (1980)
124 min
HistoryDrama
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.
Credits
Director
David Lynch
Writer
David Lynch
Christopher De Vore
Eric Bergren
Cast
Anthony Hopkinsas Frederick Treves
John Hurtas John Merrick
Anne Bancroftas Mrs Kendal
John Gielgudas Carr Gomm
Wendy Hilleras Mothershead
Freddie Jonesas Bytes
Michael Elphickas Night Porter
Hannah Gordonas Mrs Treves
Helen Ryanas Princess Alex
John Standingas Fox
Cinematographer
Freddie Francis
Composer
John Morris
Editor
Anne V. Coates
Producer
Jonathan Sanger
Images
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- August 2, 2026