The Island of Dr. Moreau (1977)
A tropical paradise, untouched by man... where a bizarre civilization exists.
A ship-wrecked man floats ashore on an island in the Pacific Ocean. The island is inhabited by a scientist, Dr. Moreau, who in an experiment has turned beasts into human beings.
Director: Don Taylor
Genre: Science Fiction, Horror, Adventure
Runtime: 99 min
Release Date: July 13, 1977
Cast
- Burt Lancaster - Dr. Paul Moreau
- Michael York - Andrew Braddock
- Nigel Davenport - Montgomery
- Barbara Carrera - Maria
- Richard Basehart - Sayer of the Law
- Nick Cravat - M'Ling
- The Great John L. - Boarman
- Bob Ozman - Bullman
- Fumio Demura - Hyena Man
- Gary Baxley - Lionman
Screenplay
- Al Ramrus (Screenplay)
- H. G. Wells (Novel)
- John Herman Shaner (Screenplay)
Music: Laurence Rosenthal
Cinematography: Gerry Fisher
Editing: Marion Rothman
Production: American International Pictures, Major Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $6M
Original Language: en
Themes
Creature and Monster Horror, Genetic Experiments and Cloning Ethics, Human Experimentation and Gruesome Truths
Keywords
island, experiment, genetics, mutant, hybrid, remake
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Island of Dr. Moreau about?
- A ship-wrecked man floats ashore on an island in the Pacific Ocean. The island is inhabited by a scientist, Dr. Moreau, who in an experiment has turned beasts into human beings.
- Who directed The Island of Dr. Moreau?
- The Island of Dr. Moreau was directed by Don Taylor.
- Who stars in The Island of Dr. Moreau?
- The Island of Dr. Moreau stars Burt Lancaster, Michael York, Nigel Davenport, Barbara Carrera, Richard Basehart, Nick Cravat.
- How long is The Island of Dr. Moreau?
- The Island of Dr. Moreau has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
- What genre is The Island of Dr. Moreau?
- The Island of Dr. Moreau is a Science Fiction, Horror, Adventure film.
- What is the budget of The Island of Dr. Moreau?
- The Island of Dr. Moreau had a budget of $6M.
- Where was The Island of Dr. Moreau produced?
- The Island of Dr. Moreau was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Island of Dr. Moreau?
- The themes of The Island of Dr. Moreau include: Creature and Monster Horror, Genetic Experiments and Cloning Ethics, Human Experimentation and Gruesome Truths.