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