Based on the true story of John Merrick, a 19th-century Englishman afflicted with a disfiguring congenital disease. With the help of kindly Dr. Frederick Treves, Merrick attempts to regain the dignity he lost after years spent as a side-show freak.
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Academy Awards, USA - Best Actor in a Leading Role
BAFTA Awards - Best Actor
Golden Globes, USA - Best Motion Picture Actor - Drama