The Elephant Man
The Elephant Man
Release: 1980-10-09·Runtime: 124m·★ 8.1
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
Anthony Hopkinsas Frederick Treves
David Ryallas Man With Whores
Dave Cooperas Man in crowd (uncredited)
Carol Harrisonas Tart
Wendy Hilleras Mothershead
John Gielgudas Carr Gomm
Hannah Gordonas Mrs Treves
Dexter Fletcheras Bytes' Boy
William Morgan Sheppardas Man in Pub
David Lynchas Man in the Bowler Hat in the Mob Chasing Merrick (uncredited)
Helen Ryanas Princess Alex
Pat Gormanas Fairground Bobby
Tony Clarkinas Thug from Pub (uncredited)
Anne Bancroftas Mrs Kendal
Michael Elphickas Night Porter
John Hurtas John Merrick
Hugh Manningas Broadneck
Jill Goldstonas Nurse (uncredited)
Patricia Hodgeas Screaming Mum
Phoebe Nichollsas Merrick's Mother
Nula Conwellas Nurse Kathleen
Kenny Bakeras Plumed Dwarf
Lesley Scobleas Siamese Twin
Alfie Curtisas Milkman
Kathleen Byronas Lady Waddington
Guy Standevenas Committee Member (uncredited)
Pauline Quirkeas 2nd Whore
Eiji Kusuharaas Japanese Bleeder
Freddie Jonesas Bytes
Lesley Dunlopas Nora
Peter Davidsonas Second Bobby
John Standingas FoxCrew
" />Anthony WayeAssistant Director" />David LynchDirector, Screenplay, Sound Designer
" />Freddie FrancisDirector of Photography
" />Jonathan SangerProducer
" />Anne V. CoatesEditor
" />Stuart CornfeldExecutive Producer
" />Mel BrooksProducer
" />John MorrisOriginal Music Composer
" />Stuart CraigProduction Design
" />Neil CorbouldSpecial Effects
" />Alan SpletSpecial Sound Effects