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The Elephant Man

The Elephant Man

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Beautiful account of John Merrick, a man with a severe physical deformity rescued from a cruel circus sideshow in Victorian London.

Certificate12

Duration118 mins

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  • Matthew, 15
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Review by Matthew, 15

2 stars

27 Jan 2017

This is a very moving movie. It is very sad but inspiring to watch. It is based on the life of Joseph Merrick who was showcased in London as a freak. Don't watch if you don't want to cry.

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