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