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