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