Movie·1980·2h 4m
The Elephant Man
A true story of courage and human dignity.
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
Christopher De Vore, Eric Bergren
Producer
Jonathan Sanger, Stuart Cornfeld
Cinematography
Freddie Francis
Music
John Morris
Editor
Anne V. Coates
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
3,905 votes
Where to watch
Region: INRent
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// cast
Cast
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
John Standing
Fox
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
// crew
Crew
Anne V. Coates
Editor
David Lynch
Director, Screenplay
Freddie Francis
Director of Photography
John Morris
Original Music Composer
Jonathan Sanger
Producer
Christopher De Vore
Screenplay
Eric Bergren
Screenplay
Stuart Cornfeld
Executive Producer
Mel Brooks
Producer
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