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