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