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The Island of Dr. Moreau

  • 1977
  • PG
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
8.1K
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The Island of Dr. Moreau (1977)
A shipwrecked survivor discovers a remote island owned by a crazed scientist who is carrying out sinister experiments on the island's inhabitants.
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B-HorrorBody HorrorDark FantasyDystopian Sci-FiPsychological ThrillerAdventureFantasyHorrorRomanceSci-Fi

A shipwrecked survivor discovers a remote island owned by a crazed scientist who is carrying out sinister experiments on the island's inhabitants.A shipwrecked survivor discovers a remote island owned by a crazed scientist who is carrying out sinister experiments on the island's inhabitants.A shipwrecked survivor discovers a remote island owned by a crazed scientist who is carrying out sinister experiments on the island's inhabitants.

  • Director
    • Don Taylor
  • Writers
    • H.G. Wells
    • Al Ramrus
    • John Herman Shaner
  • Stars
    • Burt Lancaster
    • Michael York
    • Nigel Davenport
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    • IMDb RATING
    5.9/10
    8.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Don Taylor
    • Writers
      • H.G. Wells
      • Al Ramrus
      • John Herman Shaner
    • Stars
      • Burt Lancaster
      • Michael York
      • Nigel Davenport
    • 66User reviews
    • 84Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 6 nominations total

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    Top Cast12

    Burt Lancaster
    Burt Lancaster
    • Dr. Paul Moreau
    Michael York
    Michael York
    • Andrew Braddock
    Nigel Davenport
    Nigel Davenport
    • Montgomery
    Barbara Carrera
    Barbara Carrera
    • Maria
    Richard Basehart
    Richard Basehart
    • Sayer of the Law
    Nick Cravat
    Nick Cravat
    • M'Ling
    The Great John L.
    • Boarman
    Bob Ozman
    Bob Ozman
    • Bullman
    Fumio Demura
    Fumio Demura
    • Hyena Man
    Gary Baxley
    • Lionman
    John Gillespie
    • Tigerman
    David S. Cass Sr.
    David S. Cass Sr.
    • Bearman
    • (as David Cass)
    • Director
      • Don Taylor
    • Writers
      • H.G. Wells
      • Al Ramrus
      • John Herman Shaner
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      During the fight between the bullman and the tiger, the animal actually took the stuntman's head in his jaws. Luckily he was wearing a fiberglass helmet which protected him.
    • Goofs
      When Montgomery's dead body is delivered to the "animals", the actor being picked up reaches for the arm of the animal retrieving him.
    • Quotes
      • Sayer of the Law: [about Moreau] His is the hand that makes. His is the hand that hurts. His is the hand that heals. His is the House of Pain. His is the House of Pain. His is the House of Pain. He who breaks the law shall be punished back to the House of Pain.
    • Connections
      Featured in Super Scary Saturday: The Island of Dr. Moreau (1988)
    • Soundtracks
      Der Vogelfänger bin ich ja
      (Papageno's Aria from "Die Zauberflöte" K.620)
      Written by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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    • What exactly is Moreau doing to the animals?

    Details

    • Release date
      • July 13, 1977 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • MGM Studios (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Die Insel des Dr. Moreau
    • Filming locations
      • St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands(location)
    • Production companies
      • Cinema 77
      • Major Productions
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • $6,000,000 (estimated)
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 39m(99 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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