THE ELEPHANT MAN (1980)
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The Elephant Man
A true story of courage and human dignity.
Drama, History
October 9, 1980
English
2h 4m
United States
Brooksfilms
$5,000,000
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.
Cast & Characters
Anthony Hopkins
Frederick Treves
John Hurt
John Merrick
Anne Bancroft
Mrs Kendal
John Gielgud
Carr Gomm
Wendy Hiller
Mothershead
Freddie Jones
Bytes
Michael Elphick
Night Porter
Hannah Gordon
Mrs Treves
Helen Ryan
Princess Alex
Dexter Fletcher
Bytes' Boy
Lesley Dunlop
Nora
Phoebe Nicholls
Merrick's Mother
Pat Gorman
Fairground Bobby
Claire Davenport
Fat Lady
Orla Pederson
Skeleton Man
Patsy Smart
Distraught Woman
Frederick Treves
Alderman
Stromboli
Fire Eater
Richard Hunter
Hodges
James Cormack
Pierce
Robert Lewis Bush
Messenger
Roy Evans
Cabman
Joan Rhodes
Cook
Nula Conwell
Nurse Kathleen
Crew
David Lynch
Director
David Lynch
Screenplay
Christopher De Vore
Screenplay
Eric Bergren
Screenplay
John Morris
Original Music Composer
Freddie Francis
Director of Photography
Jonathan Sanger
Producer
Mel Brooks
Producer
Stuart Cornfeld
Executive Producer