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The Island of Dr. Moreau (1977) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 5.65/10
IMDB: ☆ 5.9/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 5.4/10
The Island of Dr. Moreau Plot Synopsis:
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.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A shipwrecked survivor discovers a remote island owned a crazed scientist who is carrying out sinister experiments on the island"s inhabitants.
Tagline: The Doctor Is In-SANE!
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The Island of Dr. Moreau Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1977 (more 1977 movies)
Nominations: 6
Production Co.: MGM
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Island of Dr. Moreau Release Dates In Theaters: Jul 13, 1977, DVD: Aug 28, 2001
Writers: H.G. Wells, Al Ramrus, John Herman Shaner
Producers: Samuel Z. Arkoff, Sandy Howard, Skip Steloff, John Temple-Smith
Musicians: Laurence Rosenthal
Cinematographers: Gerry Fisher
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The Island of Dr. Moreau Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| John Gillespie | ... | Tigerman |
| David S. Cass Sr. | ... | Bearman (as David Cass) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Burt Lancaster, as Dr. Paul Moreau, passed away at age 80 in Century City, California, USA.
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: Hecht Hill and Lancaster | Lancaster - Michael York (b. March 27, 1942) – Andrew Braddock
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 10½" (1.79 m)
Also known as: Michael York OBE | Maykl York - Nigel Davenport, as Montgomery, passed away at age 85 in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England, UK.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' (1.83 m) - Barbara Carrera (b. December 31, 1945) – Maria
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: Barbara Carrerra - Richard Basehart, as Sayer of the Law, passed away at age 70 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m) - Nick Cravat – M''Ling
- The Great John L. – Boarman
- Bob Ozman – Bullman
- Fumio Demura – Hyena Man
- Gary Baxley – Lionman
Also known as: Gary Baxley-Nok | Gary Baxli | Gary Baxly - John Gillespie – Tigerman
- David S. Cass Sr., as Bearman (as David Cass), passed away at age 78 in Woodland Hills, California, USA.
Sign: Aries, Height: 6' 4" (1.93 m)
Also known as: David Cass Jr. | Dave Cass Sr. | David Cass Sr. | Dan Cass | Dave Cass | David S. Cass | David Cass
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