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