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.

Top Cast

Anthony HopkinsFrederick Treves

John HurtJohn Merrick

Anne BancroftMrs Kendal

John GielgudCarr Gomm

Wendy HillerMothershead

Freddie JonesBytes

Michael ElphickNight Porter

Hannah GordonMrs Treves