A poignant and empowering biography.

Rating: 8/10 (12 December 2000)

Director David Lynch presents the criticly acclaimed story of a severely deformed man, John Merrick(John Hurt)AKA 'The Elephant Man'. A caring and sympathetic doctor/surgeon(Anthony Hopkins)takes Merrick from the degrading life of freak shows and integrates him into British high society. Merrick, through his trust and perseverance, is given the chance to spend the last years of his life with dignity and respect.
This is a very moving project that turns rough and ugly into something engaging and triumphant. Lynch proves to be a dynamic director. Hurt turns in a masterful performance.

Also in the cast are: Anne Bancroft, John Gielgud, Helen Ryan and Freddie Jones. This is an under appreciated classic. If you have already watched it; tell a friend and watch it again.