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Synopsis:
Anthony Hopkins and John Hurt deliver compelling performances in the true story of John Merrick, the tragically disfigured Victorian man who won the compassion and friendship of respected doctor Frederick Treves and became the toast of fashionable society. Moving drama, directed by David Lynch, with Anne Bancroft, John Gielgud, Wendy Hiller and Freddie Jones. Atmospheric photography was provided by Freddie Francis. Including Entertainment News Update
Cast:
John Hurt as John Merrick, Anthony Hopkins as Dr Frederick Treves, John Gielgud as Carr Gomm, Anne Bancroft as Mrs Kendal, Wendy Hiller as Mothershead, Freddie Jones as Bytes, Michael Elphick as Night porter, Hannah R Gordon as Anne Treves, Helen Ryan as Princess Alex, John Standing as Dr. Fox, Dexter Fletcher as Bytes's Boy, Lesley Dunlop as Nora, Phoebe Nicholls as Merrick's Mother, Hannah Gordon as Anne Treves
Credits:
David Lynch - Director, Scriptwriter, Sir Frederick Treves - Scriptwriter, Ashley Montagu - Scriptwriter, Christopher De Vore - Scriptwriter, Eric Bergren - Scriptwriter, Stuart Cornfeld - Executive-Producer, Mel Brooks - Executive-Producer, Jonathan Sanger - Producer
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