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