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