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