The Elephant Man
The Elephant Man
Release: 1980-10-09·Runtime: 124m·★ 8.0
DramaHistory
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.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Brooksfilms
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Cast
Pat Gormanas Fairground Bobby
Wendy Hilleras Mothershead
John Gielgudas Carr Gomm
Hannah Gordonas Mrs Treves
Lesley Scobleas Siamese Twin
Peter Davidsonas Second Bobby
Carol Harrisonas Tart
William Morgan Sheppardas Man in Pub
Nula Conwellas Nurse Kathleen
Alfie Curtisas Milkman
Kenny Bakeras Plumed Dwarf
Michael Elphickas Night Porter
Helen Ryanas Princess Alex
Patricia Hodgeas Screaming Mum
John Standingas Fox
Hugh Manningas Broadneck
Dave Cooperas Man in crowd (uncredited)
John Hurtas John Merrick
Kathleen Byronas Lady Waddington
David Ryallas Man With Whores
Pauline Quirkeas 2nd Whore
Tony Clarkinas Thug from Pub (uncredited)
Anthony Hopkinsas Frederick Treves
Anne Bancroftas Mrs Kendal
Guy Standevenas Committee Member (uncredited)
Freddie Jonesas Bytes
Eiji Kusuharaas Japanese Bleeder
David Lynchas Man in the Bowler Hat in the Mob Chasing Merrick (uncredited)
Jill Goldstonas Nurse (uncredited)
Lesley Dunlopas Nora
Phoebe Nichollsas Merrick's Mother
Dexter Fletcheras Bytes' BoyCrew
" />Freddie FrancisDirector of Photography
" />Jonathan SangerProducer
" />Anthony WayeAssistant Director
" />Neil CorbouldSpecial Effects
" />John MorrisOriginal Music Composer" />David LynchScreenplay, Director, Sound Designer
" />Anne V. CoatesEditor
" />Stuart CornfeldExecutive Producer
" />Mel BrooksProducer
" />Stuart CraigProduction Design