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The Elephant Man

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Legendary "freak" John Merrick (Philip Anglim) has a debilitating disease that has physically transformed his features in a way that frightens and shocks any that see him. Merrick's extreme deformities leave him isolated and lonely. However, he does have a sympathetic ally, the surgeon Frederick Treves (Kevin Conway). Treves does his best to help Merrick, seeing the man inside the deformity, despite the cruel manner in which the patient is treated by society.

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Audience Member Wow! This is the filmed version of the theatrical hit The Elephant Man, which doesn't rely on make-up, but rather the acting ability and technique of Philip Anglim to create the physicality of the profoundly deformed John Merrick. Anglim and co-star Kevin Conway, as Dr. Treves, are more than equal to the task. They carry most of the film and do so beautifully. However, the real treat in this film is Penny Fuller as Mrs. Kendal. Fuller is at her best: by turns funny, sassy, sexy, charming, and vulnerable, she rightly won an Emmy for her performance. The performances more than make up for any deficiencies in the film. I just wish it was easier to find. I hope this gets released on DVD soon! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/18/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Jack Hofsiss

Director

Philip Anglim

John Merrick

Kevin Conway

Frederick Treves

Penny Fuller

Mrs. Kendal

Richard Clarke

Carr Gomm

Glenn Close

Princess Alexandra
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Synopsis Legendary "freak" John Merrick (Philip Anglim) has a debilitating disease that has physically transformed his features in a way that frightens and shocks any that see him. Merrick's extreme deformities leave him isolated and lonely. However, he does have a sympathetic ally, the surgeon Frederick Treves (Kevin Conway). Treves does his best to help Merrick, seeing the man inside the deformity, despite the cruel manner in which the patient is treated by society.
Director
Jack Hofsiss
Screenwriter
Steve Lawson, Bernard Pomerance
Production Co
Marble Arch Productions
Genre
Biography, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 11, 2017
Runtime
1h 37m
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