Watch The Elephant Man (1980) Official Trailer
A true story of courage and human dignity.
8 / 10 IMDb October 9, 1980 2h 4m
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.
Director
Runtime
2h 4m
Release Date
October 9, 1980
Genre
Drama, History
Status
Released
Budget
$5,000,000
Revenue
$26,000,000
Languages
English
Country
United States of America
Producers
Cast
Anthony Hopkins
as 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
Dexter Fletcher
as Bytes' Boy
Lesley Dunlop
as Nora
Phoebe Nicholls
as Merrick's Mother
Pat Gorman
as Fairground Bobby
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Claire Davenport
as Fat Lady
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Orla Pederson
as Skeleton Man
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Patsy Smart
as Distraught Woman
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Frederick Treves
as Alderman
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Stromboli
as Fire Eater
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Richard Hunter
as Hodges
Production Companies
Brooksfilms
The Elephant Man Official Trailer 1980
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