Chimera (1991– )A journalist investigates the death of his girl friend at a fertility clinic where she worked and uncovers a plot to create a new breed of human based on crossing the genetics of a man and ... See full summary » |
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Title: Chimera (1991– )
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Peter Carson
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| Emer Gillespie | ... |
Nurse Tracy Pickford
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Christine Kavanagh | ... |
Alison Wells
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| Kenneth Cranham | ... |
Hennessey
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Cotterell
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Gary Mavers | ... |
Forester
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Sarah Winman | ... |
Julia
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A journalist investigates the death of his girl friend at a fertility clinic where she worked and uncovers a plot to create a new breed of human based on crossing the genetics of a man and an ape. Written by John Sacksteder <jsackste@bellsouth.net>
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They made him... they raised him... then he came out to play!Genres:
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7 July 1991 (UK) See more »Also Known As:
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Two things let down this prophetic drama; poorly-shot special effects and a long, unnecessary setting-up sequence about a nurse getting a job that takes up most of the first episode (apparently it was originally scripted to start right in at the clinic but the producers insisted on adding the extra material. obviously a long bus ride is their idea of a good time.) But once the real story starts we're into a very dark and uncompromising meditation on cruelty and humanity that was considered science fictional back in 1991 but which has moved within reach today. The identity and status of a creature with an animal physique and a human mentality is a matter for urgent and ongoing debate, and the drama dared to imagine that such a creature might not be denied a voice in its own fate.