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