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