Director David Lynch
Screenplay David Lynch, Christopher De Vore, Eric Bergren
The Elephant Man
Tagline: A true story of courage and human dignity.
Release Date: 1980-10-09
Duration: 124 minutes
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.
Casting
- Anthony HopkinsFrederick Treves
- John HurtJohn Merrick
- David LynchMan in the Bowler Hat in the Mob Chasing Merrick (uncredited)
- Anne BancroftMrs Kendal
- John GielgudCarr Gomm
- Patricia HodgeScreaming Mum
- William Morgan SheppardMan in Pub
- John StandingFox
- Freddie JonesBytes
- Dexter FletcherBytes' Boy
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