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