1980
8.034
(3.4K)
Duration
2h 4m
Premiere
October 9, 1980
Budget
$5,000,000
Gross worldwide
$26,000,000
Genres
Drama, History
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.
Brooksfilms
Paramount Pictures