
The Elephant Man
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.
Top Billed Cast

Anthony Hopkins
Frederick Treves

John Hurt
John Merrick

Anne Bancroft
Mrs Kendal

John Gielgud
Carr Gomm

Wendy Hiller
Mothershead
Featured Crew

Anne V. Coates
Editor

David Lynch
Director

David Lynch
Screenplay
Patricia Norris
Costume Design

Freddie Francis
Director of Photography

John Morris
Original Music Composer

Stuart Craig
Production Design

Jonathan Sanger
Producer
Maggie Cartier
Casting
Christopher De Vore
Screenplay
Hugh Scaife
Set Decoration
Eric Bergren
Screenplay