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The Island of Dr. Moreau (1996)

PG_13  96 min  -  Action | Horror | Sci-Fi   -  23 August 1996 (USA)
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After being rescued and brought to an island, a man discovers that it's inhabitants are experimental animals being turned into strange looking humans, all of it the work of a visionary doctor.

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H.G. Wells (novel), Richard Stanley (screenplay), and 1 more credit »
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The Island of Dr. Moreau -- After being rescued and brought to an island, a man discovers that it's inhabitants are experimental animals being turned into strange looking humans, all of it the work of a visionary doctor. The Island of Dr. Moreau -- After being rescued and brought to an island, a man discovers that it's inhabitants are experimental animals being turned into strange looking humans, all of it the work of a visionary doctor.
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Marlon Brando ...
Val Kilmer ...
David Thewlis ...
Fairuza Balk ...
Daniel Rigney Daniel Rigney ...
Temuera Morrison ...
Nelson de la Rosa Nelson de la Rosa ...
Peter Elliott ...
Mark Dacascos ...
Ron Perlman ...
Marco Hofschneider ...
Miguel López Miguel López ...
Neil Young Neil Young ...
Boar Man
David Hudson David Hudson ...
Bison Man
Clare Grant Clare Grant ...
Fox Lady
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Storyline

This remake of the 1977 film stars Marlon Brando, Val Kilmer, and Dragonheart's David Thewlis. Set in the year 2010, Dr. Moreau (Brando) 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". Written by Kale Whorton <nikko11@mind.net>  

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Plot Keywords:

Island | Corpse | Mutant Animal | Rifle | Midget  | See more »

Taglines:

The gates of hell are unlocked. See more »

Genres:

Action | Horror | Sci-Fi | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for sci-fi violence, horror and gore involving mutant creatures See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English | Indonesian

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

La isla del Dr. Moreau See more »

Filming Locations:

Australia See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$40,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$9,101,987 (USA) (25 August 1996) (2035 Screens)

Gross:

$42,000,000 (Worldwide)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

New Line Cinema See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | USA: (director's cut)

Sound Mix:

SDDS  | Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

Val Kilmer initially accepted his role so that he could work with Marlon Brando. Before filming started Kilmer informed the production that he did not want to be involved in any capacity due to the creative direction of the film, but due to the massive success of Batman Forever the studio could not afford to let him go and he was forced to participate by contractual obligation. See more »

Goofs

Boom mic visible: When Montgomery is putting the rabbits in the cage. See more »

Quotes

Dr. Moreau: I have seen the devil in my microscope, and I have chained him.
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Connections

Spoofed in Be Kind Rewind (2008) See more »

Soundtracks

"Night Bird"
by Deep Forest See more »