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.
Maggie Cartier | Casting |
David Lynch | Screenplay |
Freddie Francis | Director of Photography |
David Lynch | Director |
Stuart Craig | Production Design |
Jonathan Sanger | Producer |
John Morris | Original Music Composer |
Patricia Norris | Costume Design |
Anne V. Coates | Editor |
Frederick Treves | Book |