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