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