The Elephant Man
movie
A true story of courage and human dignity.
Released October 09, 1980
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.
Cast
Crew
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Maggie Cartier
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Casting
David Lynch
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Screenplay
Freddie Francis
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Director of Photography
David Lynch
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Director
Stuart Craig
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Production Design
Jonathan Sanger
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Producer
John Morris
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Original Music Composer
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Patricia Norris
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Costume Design
Anne V. Coates
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Editor
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Wally Schneiderman
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Makeup Artist
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Eric Bergren
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Screenplay
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Christopher De Vore
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Screenplay