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Year: 1980
Rating: 8.1
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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.
Directors: David Lynch
Studio: Paramount
Writers: David Lynch, Eric Bergren, Christopher De Vore
