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