The Island of Dr. Moreau (1996) Horror Thriller Sci-Fi
The Island of Dr. Moreau (1996) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
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IMDB: ☆ 4.6/10
Metascore: ☆ 3.7/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 2.2/10
The Island of Dr. Moreau Plot Synopsis:
Set in the year 2010, Dr. Moreau has successfully combined human and animal DNA to make a crossbreed animal. Well, as usual, something goes wrong and David Thewlis must try to stop it before it is too late. Originally rated R, but cut by Frankenheimer to allow "a wider audience".
Synopsis / Plot Summary: After being rescued and brought to an island, a man discovers that its inhabitants are experimental animals being turned into strange-looking humans, all of it the work of a visionary doctor.
Tagline: Through DNA experimentation Dr. Moreau has upset the balance of nature. By turning animals into humans, he"s turned heaven into hell.
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Type: MovieYear: 1996 (more 1996 movies)
Box Office: $27,663,982
Awards: 2
Nominations: 10
Language: English, Indonesian
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Island of Dr. Moreau Release Dates In Theaters: Aug 23, 1996, Tubi: Oct 01, 2023
Writers: H.G. Wells, Richard Stanley, Ron Hutchinson
Producers: Claire Rudnick Polstein, Edward R. Pressman, Tim Zinnemann
Editors: Paul Rubell, Adam P. Scott, Thom Noble
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The Island of Dr. Moreau (1996) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Island of Dr. Moreau Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Marlon Brando | ... | Dr. Moreau |
| Val Kilmer | ... | Montgomery |
| David Thewlis | ... | Douglas |
| Fairuza Balk | ... | Aissa |
| Daniel Rigney | ... | Hyena-Swine |
| Temuera Morrison | ... | Azazello |
| Nelson de la Rosa | ... | Majai |
| Peter Elliott | ... | Assassimon |
| Mark Dacascos | ... | Lo-Mai |
| Ron Perlman | ... | Sayer of the Law |
| Marco Hofschneider | ... | M''Ling |
| Miguel López | ... | Waggdi (as Miguel Lopez) |
| Neil Young | ... | Boar Man |
| David Hudson | ... | Bison Man |
| Clare Grant | ... | Fox Lady |
| Kitty Silver | ... | Sow Lady #1 |
| Fiona Mahl | ... | Sow Lady #2 |
| William Hootkins | ... | Kiril |
| Agoes Widjaya Soedjarwo | ... | Captain (as Agoes Soedjarwo) |
| Ron Vreeken | ... | Soldier #1 |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Marlon Brando, as Dr. Moreau, passed away at age 80 in Westwood, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m) - Val Kilmer (b. December 31, 1959) – Montgomery
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 11¾" (1.82 m) - David Thewlis (b. March 20, 1963) – Douglas
Sign: Pisces, Height: 6' 2½" (1.9 m)
Also known as: David Thlewis - Fairuza Balk (b. May 21, 1974) – Aissa
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 3" (1.6 m)
Also known as: Ms. Fairuza Balk - Daniel Rigney – Hyena-Swine
- Temuera Morrison (b. December 26, 1960) – Azazello
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 7½" (1.71 m)
Also known as: The Five Fetts - Nelson de la Rosa – Majai
- Peter Elliott (b. November 30, 1955) – Assassimon
Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m)
Also known as: Elliott W. Cane | Peter Elliot - Mark Dacascos (b. February 26, 1964) – Lo-Mai
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Mark Dacasco | Mark Alan Dacascos | Mark Dakaskos - Ron Perlman (b. April 13, 1950) – Sayer of the Law
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Ronald Perlman - Marco Hofschneider (b. October 18, 1969) – M''Ling
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 6½" (1.69 m)
Also known as: Marco Hosschneider - Miguel López – Waggdi (as Miguel Lopez)
Also known as: Miguel Lopez - Neil Young (b. October 26, 1960) – Boar Man
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 3" (1.6 m)
Also known as: Neil G. Young - David Hudson – Bison Man
- Clare Grant – Fox Lady
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