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