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