MAGIC AT THE MOVIES: THE ELEPHANT MAN (1980)
‘MAGIC AT THE MOVIES’ presented by the Odeon Star Cinema. Join us for a curated selection of golden age classics & modern gems! The morning session will feature door prizes, trivia and complimentary morning tea.
THE ELEPHANT MAN (1980)
Dr. Frederic Treves (Anthony Hopkins) discovers Joseph (John) Merrick (John Hurt) in a sideshow. Born with a congenital disorder, Merrick uses his disfigurement to earn a living as the “Elephant Man.” Treves brings Merrick into his home, discovering that his rough exterior hides a refined soul, and that Merrick can teach the stodgy British upper class of the time a lesson about dignity. Merrick becomes the toast of London and charms a caring actress (Anne Bancroft) before his death at 27.