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