The Elephant Man
Movie • 1980 • Drama
ReportA 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.
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Does someone attempt suicide?
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A couple of sex workers forcibly plant kisses on the title character.
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Is someone tortured?
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I don't remember it being very graphic.
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Merrick talks about his dead mother, but you don't actually see her die.
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Are there clowns?
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There are circus "freaks", but no clowns.
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Several. Also some surgery.
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It is somewhat open to interpretation, but implied.
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Only heard, not shown.
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Many characters are very cruel and abusive to a deformed man, and many express disgust. The film is very sympathetic to the man in question.
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