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Dr. Frederick Treves:
Because of the extensive area covered by papillomatus growths, the patient has been called "The Elephant Man"
Because of the extensive area covered by papillomatus growths, the patient has been called "The Elephant Man"
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the massive distortion of the head and the extensive area
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covered by papillomatous growth
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the patient has been called the elephant man
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Movie Summary
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.
