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