The Elephant Man (1980)
Drama · 2h 4m · 10/3/1980
Description
"The Elephant Man" has been acclaimed by critics the world over for cinematographic excellence and for its outstanding story of the triumph of human dignity over ignorance, prejudice, hatred and fear. 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 (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. Anne Bancroft, John Gielgud and Wendy Hiller add their impressive skills in strong supporting roles. An unforgettable motion picture...a remarkable story, remarkably told.
Status
ReleasedLanguage
Language_FrançaisCountries
United States, United KingdomProduction Companies
Brooksfilms, Paramount PicturesBudget
$5000000Revenue
$26000000Where to Watch
Anthony Hopkins
Dr. 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 LadyOrla Pederson
Skeleton ManPatsy Smart
Distraught Woman
Frederick Treves
AldermanStromboli
Fire EaterRichard Hunter
HodgesJames Cormack
Pierce
Robert Lewis Bush
Messenger (as Robert Bush)
Roy Evans
CabmanPauline Quirke
2nd WhoreHugh Spight
Puss in PantoTeresa Codling
Princess in PantoCaroline Haigh
TreeVictor Kravchenko
Lion & CoachmanBeryl Hicks
FairyMichele Amas
HorseLucie Alford
HorsePenny Wright
HorseJanie Kells
HorseLydia Lisle
Merrick's MotherLeslie Adams
Man in Crowd (uncredited)
Jack Armstrong
Man at Lecture (uncredited)Frances Baker
Bystander (uncredited)
Eric Bergren
Lyra Box Player #1 (uncredited)
Adam Caine
Kid at Train Station (uncredited)Ina Clare
Woman in Pub (uncredited)Tony Clarkin
Thug from Pub (uncredited)Dave Cooper
Man in Crowd (uncredited)
Christopher De Vore
Lyra Box Player #2 (uncredited)
Harry Fielder
Policeman (uncredited)Chick Fowles
Man in Pub (uncredited)Norman Gay
Doctor (uncredited)Jill Goldston
Nurse (uncredited)George Holdcroft
Lecture Assistant (uncredited)
Juba Kennerley
Committee Member (uncredited)Cyril Kent
Pub Patron (uncredited)
David Lynch
Man in Bowler Hat in Mob Chasing Merrick (uncredited)Jay McGrath
Man at Lecture (uncredited)Ralph G. Morse
Young Aristocrat (uncredited)Henry Roberts
Man at Lecture (uncredited)Peter Ross-Murray
Drunken Docker (uncredited)Kevin Schumm
Kid at Train Station #2 (uncredited)Ian Selby
Courtier (uncredited)
Guy Standeven
Committee Member (uncredited)Reg Thomason
Lecture Assistant (uncredited)
Fred Wood
Injured Man (uncredited)Joan Rhodes
Cook
Nula Conwell
Nurse Kathleen
Tony London
Young Porter
Alfie Curtis
MilkmanBernadette Milnes
1st Fighting Woman
Brenda Kempner
2nd Fighting WomanCarol Harrison
Tart (as Carole Harrison)
Hugh Manning
BroadneckDennis Burgess
1st Committee Man
Fanny Carby
Mrs. Kendal's Dresser
William Morgan Sheppard
Man in Pub (as Morgan Sheppard)
Kathleen Byron
Lady WaddingtonMarion Betzold
Principal Boy
Kenny Baker
Plumed DwarfFlorenzio Morgado
TreeChris Greener
Giant
Marcus Powell
MidgetGilda Cohen
MidgetLesley Scoble
Siamese Twin (as Lisa Scoble)Teri Scoble
Siamese TwinEiji Kusuhara
Japanese BleederRobert Day
Little Jim
Patricia Hodge
Screaming Mum
Tommy Wright
First BobbyPeter Davidson
Second Bobby
John Rapley
King in PantoGerald Case
Lord Waddington
David Ryall
Man with Whores
Deirdre Costello
1st WhoreDavid Lynch
DirectorChristopher De Vore
WriterEric Bergren
WriterDavid Lynch
WriterFrederick Treves
WriterAshley Montagu
Writer
Jonathan Sanger
Producer
Freddie Francis
Cinematograpy
Anne V. Coates
EditorJohn Morris
MusicRobert Cartwright
Art
