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      The Elephant Man

      Now Playing 1 hr. 37 min. Biography Drama List
      Reviews 88% Fewer than 50 Ratings Audience Score 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. Read More Read Less Now in Theaters Now Playing Buy Tickets

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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 Post a rating

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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
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