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