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.

• DirectorDavid Lynch
• Release9 October 1980
• Genre
  Drama / History
• Duration2h 4m
• Budget$5,000,000
• Revenue$26,000,000
• Rate
  

  8.046
  3610 reviews
• Productions

  Brooksfilms, Paramount Pictures