The Elephant Man

Film
Documentary
Calendar
1980
Time
2h 3m
PG

Based on a true story, the film examines the complex emotional experiences faced by John Merrick. "The Elephant Man" (Hurt), when he is discovered by a dedicated surgeon (Anthony Hopkins). Rescued from his degrading life as a circus freak, Merrick is given a chance to live his last years with comfort, respect, and dignity.

Starring Anthony Hopkins, John Hurt, Anne Bancroft, John Gielgud, Wendy Hiller, Freddie Jones, Michael Elphick, Hannah Gordon, Helen Ryan, John Standing, Dexter Fletcher, Phoebe Nicholls, Kathleen Byron, Fanny Carby, Gerald Case, Claire Davenport, Roy Evans, Patricia Hodge, Tony London, Hugh Manning, Marcus Powell, David Ryall, Dierdre Costello, Pat Gorman, Pauline Quirke, Kenny Baker, W. Morgan Sheppard, Frederick Treves, John Gielgud,
Genres Documentary , Drama , Historical
Studios Paramount Pictures
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Cast & Crew

  1. Cast Member
    David Lynch Director
  2. Cast Member
    Anthony Hopkins Dr. Frederick Treves
  3. Cast Member
    John Hurt John Merrick
  4. Cast Member
    Anne Bancroft Mrs. Madge Kendal
  5. Cast Member
    John Gielgud Carr Gomm
  6. Cast Member
    Wendy Hiller Mothershead
  7. Cast Member
    Freddie Jones Bytes
  8. Cast Member
    Michael Elphick Night Porter
  9. Cast Member
    Hannah Gordon Mrs. Treves
  10. Cast Member
    Helen Ryan Princess Alexandra
  11. Cast Member
    John Standing Fox
  12. Cast Member
    Dexter Fletcher Bytes' Boy
  13. Cast Member
    Phoebe Nicholls Merrick's Mother
  14. Cast Member
    Kathleen Byron Lady Waddington
  15. Cast Member
    Fanny Carby Mrs. Kendal's Dresser
  16. Cast Member
    Gerald Case Lord Waddington
  17. Cast Member
    Claire Davenport Fat Lady
  18. Cast Member
    Roy Evans Cabbie
  19. Cast Member
    Patricia Hodge Screaming Woman
  20. Cast Member
    Tony London Porter
  21. Cast Member
    Hugh Manning Broadneck
  22. Cast Member
    Marcus Powell Midget
  23. Cast Member
    David Ryall Man with Whores
  24. Cast Member
    Dierdre Costello 1st Whore
  25. Cast Member
    Pat Gorman Fairground Bobby
  26. Cast Member
    Pauline Quirke Whore
  27. Cast Member
    Kenny Baker Plumed Dwarf
  28. Cast Member
    W. Morgan Sheppard Man in Pub
  29. Cast Member
    Frederick Treves Alderman
  30. Cast Member
    Stuart Cornfield Producer
  31. Cast Member
    Jonathan Sanger Producer
  32. Cast Member
    Eric Bergren Screenwriter
  33. Cast Member
    Christopher DeVore Screenwriter
  34. Cast Member
    Ashley Montagu Screenwriter
  35. Cast Member
    John Gielgud Carr Gomm
  36. Cast Member
    Mel Brooks Executive Producer
  37. Cast Member
    Stuart Cornfeld Executive Producer

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Title The Elephant Man

Release Date 1980-10-10

Country UK

Genres Documentary, Drama, Historical

Runtime 2h 3m

Sub Genres Period Film, Medical Drama, Biopic [feature]

Language English