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