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