The Elephant Man (1980)
A true story of courage and human dignity.
124 min
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.
- Release date
- October 3, 1980
- Country of origin
- United States
- Budget
- $5,000,000
- Box office
- $26,000,000
Trailer
Cast
- Anthony Hopkins as Dr. Frederick Treves
- John Hurt as John Merrick
- Anne Bancroft as Mrs. Kendal
- John Gielgud as Carr Gomm
- Wendy Hiller as Mothershead
- Freddie Jones as Bytes
- Michael Elphick as Night Porter
- Hannah Gordon as Mrs. Treves
- Helen Ryan as Princess Alex
- John Standing as Fox
Crew
- David Lynch · Director
- Christopher De Vore · Writer
- Eric Bergren · Writer
- David Lynch · Writer
- Frederick Treves · Writer
- Jonathan Sanger · Producer
- John Morris · Composer
- Freddie Francis · Cinematographer
- Anne V. Coates · Editor
- Maggie Cartier · Casting director
- Stuart Craig · Production designer