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