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