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