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