The Elephant Man (1980)
A true story of courage and human dignity.
Synopsis
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
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Anthony Hopkins
as Frederick Treves
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John Hurt
as John Merrick
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Anne Bancroft
as Mrs Kendal
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John Gielgud
as Carr Gomm
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Wendy Hiller
as Mothershead
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Freddie Jones
as Bytes
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Michael Elphick
as Night Porter
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Hannah Gordon
as Mrs Treves
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Helen Ryan
as Princess Alex
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John Standing
as Fox
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Dexter Fletcher
as Bytes' Boy
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Lesley Dunlop
as Nora
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Phoebe Nicholls
as Merrick's Mother
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Pat Gorman
as Fairground Bobby
- Claire Davenport as Fat Lady
- Orla Pederson as Skeleton Man
- Patsy Smart as Distraught Woman
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Frederick Treves
as Alderman
Crew
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David Lynch
Director
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Freddie Francis
Director of Photography
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Anne V. Coates
Editor
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John Morris
Original Music Composer
- Jonathan Sanger Producer
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David Lynch
Screenplay
- Christopher De Vore Screenplay
- Eric Bergren Screenplay
