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