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