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.

Top Cast

Anthony HopkinsFrederick Treves

John HurtJohn Merrick

Anne BancroftMrs Kendal

John GielgudCarr Gomm

Wendy HillerMothershead

Freddie JonesBytes

Michael ElphickNight Porter

Hannah GordonMrs Treves