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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.
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Anthony HopkinsFrederick Treves -
John HurtJohn Merrick -
Anne BancroftMrs Kendal -
John GielgudCarr Gomm -
Wendy HillerMothershead -
Freddie JonesBytes -
Michael ElphickNight Porter -
Hannah GordonMrs Treves -
Helen RyanPrincess Alex -
John StandingFox -
Dexter FletcherBytes' Boy -
Lesley DunlopNora -
Phoebe NichollsMerrick's Mother -
Pat GormanFairground Bobby -
Claire DavenportFat Lady -
Orla PedersonSkeleton Man
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Patsy SmartDistraught Woman
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Frederick TrevesAlderman
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StromboliFire Eater
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Richard HunterHodges
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