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