The Elephant Man

Overview

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.

• Anthony HopkinsFrederick Treves
• John HurtJohn Merrick
• Anne BancroftMrs Kendal
• John GielgudCarr Gomm
• Wendy HillerMothershead
• Freddie JonesBytes
• Michael ElphickNight Porter
• Hannah GordonMrs Treves
• Helen RyanPrincess Alex
• John StandingFox