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