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