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