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