The Elephant Man (1980)

(2 hours and 4 minutes, black & white)
Screenplay by Christopher De Vore, Eric Bergren and David Lynch.
Based on the book "The Elephant Man and Other Reminiscences" by Sir Frederick Treves and "The Elephant man: A Study in Human Dignity" by Ashley Montagu.
Directed by David Lynch.
Produced by Mel Brooks, Stuart Cornfeld and Jonathan Sanger.
Music by John Morris.
Sound design by David Lynch.

• Anthony Hopkins - Dr. Frederick Treves
• John Hurt - John Merrick
• Anne Bancroft - Mrs. Kendal
• John Gielgud - Carr Gomm
• Wendy Hiller - Mothershead
• Freddie Jones - Bytes
• Michael Elphick - Night Porter
• Hannah Gordon - Mrs. Treves
• Helen Ryan (I) - Princess Alex
• John Standing - Fox
• Dexter Fletcher - Byte's Boy
• Lesley Dunlop - Nora
• Phoebe Nicholls - Merrick's Mother
• Pat Gorman - Fairground Bobby
• Claire Davenport - Fat Lady
• Orla Pederson - Skeleton Man
• Patsy Smart - Distraught Woman
• Frederick Treves: Alderman
• Stromboli - Fire Eater
• Richard Hunter - Hodges
• James Cormack - Pierce
• Robert Lewis Bush - Messenger
• Roy Evans - Cabman
• Joan Rhodes - Cook
• Nula Conwell - Nurse Kathleen
• Tony London - Young Porter
• Alfie Curtis - Milkman
• Bernadette Milnes - 1st Fighting Woman
• Brenda Kempner - 2nd Fighting Woman
• Carole Harrison - Tart
• Hugh Manning - Broadneck
• Dennis Burgess - 1st Committee Man
• Fanny Carby - Mrs. Kendal's Dresser
• William Morgan Sheppard - Man in Pub
• Kathleen Byron - Lady Waddington
• Gerald Case - Lord Waddington
• David Ryall - Man with Whores
• Deirdre Costello - 1st Whore
• Pauline Quirke - 2nd Whore
• Kenny Baker - Plumed Dwarf
• Chris Greener - Giant
• Marcus Powell - Midget
• Gilda Cohen - Midget
• Lisa Scoble - Siamese Twin
• Teri Scoble - Siamese Twin
• Eiji Kusuhara - Japanese Bleeder
• Robert Day - Little Jim
• Patricia Hodge - Screaming Mum
• Tommy Wright - First Bobby
• Peter Davidson - Second Bobby
• John Rapley - King in Panto
• Hugh Spight - Puss in Panto
• Teresa Codling - Princess in Panto
• Marion Betzold - Principal Boy
• Caroline Haigh - Tree
• Florenzio Morgado - Tree
• Victor Kravchenko - Lion/Coachman
• Beryl Hicks - Fairy
• Michele Amas - Horse
• Lucie Alford - Horse
• Penny Wright - Horse
• Janie Kells - Horse
• Lydia Lisle - Merrick's Mother

The Elephant man has been acclaimed by critics the world over for cinematographic excellence and for its outstanding story of the triumph of human dignity over ignorance, prejudice, hatred and fear.

Based on a true story, the film examines the complex emotional experiences faced by John Merrick, "The Elephant Man," (John Hurt) when he is discovered by a dedicated surgeon (Anthony Hopkins). Rescued from his degrading life as a circus freak, Merrick is given a chance to live his last years with comfort, respect and dignity. Anne Bancroft, John Gielgud and Wendy Hiller add their impressive skills in strong supporting roles.

An unforgettable motion picture...a remarkable story, remarkably told. Nominated for eight Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director (David Lynch), and Best Actor (John Hurt).

Music:

• Adagio for Strings
  by Samuel Barber.
  Played by The London Symphony Orchestra.
  Conducted by Andre Previn.
• all other music
  Played by The National Philharmonic Orchestra.
  Orchestrations by Jack Hayes.
  Composed & conducted by John Morris.

The Soundtrack:

Music composed and conducted by John Morris.
Original release date: 1980
Audio CD: (March 1, 1994)

1. The Elephant Man Theme
2. Dr. Treves Visits The Freak Show And Elephant Man
3. John Merrick And Psalm
4. John Merrick And Mrs. Kendal
5. The Nightmare
6. Mrs. Kendal's Theater And Poetry Reading
7. The Belgian Circus Episode
8. Train Station
9. Pantomime
10. Adagio For Strings
11. Recapitulation

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