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