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.
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Nominations
8 Oscar · 5 Golden Globe
Nominated
1981
Actor in a Leading Role
John Hurt
Art Direction
Art Direction: Stuart Craig, Bob Cartwright; Set Decoration: Hugh Scaife
Best Picture
Jonathan Sanger, Producer
Costume Design
Patricia Norris
Directing
David Lynch
Film Editing
Anne V. Coates
Music (Original Score)
John Morris
Writing (Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium)
Christopher DeVore, Eric Bergren, David Lynch
1981–1983
Best Director - Motion Picture
Best Motion Picture - Drama
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
Best Screenplay - Motion Picture
Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or a Motion Picture Made for Television
Philip Anglim
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