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The Island of Dr. Moreau (1996)
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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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| Marlon Brando | ... | ||
| Val Kilmer | ... | ||
| David Thewlis | ... | ||
| Fairuza Balk | ... | ||
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Daniel Rigney | ... | |
| Temuera Morrison | ... | ||
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Nelson de la Rosa | ... | |
| Peter Elliott | ... | ||
| Mark Dacascos | ... | ||
| Ron Perlman | ... | ||
| Marco Hofschneider | ... | ||
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Miguel López | ... | |
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Neil Young | ... |
Boar Man
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David Hudson | ... |
Bison Man
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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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Through DNA experimentation Dr. Moreau has upset the balance of nature. By turning animals into humans, he's turned heaven into hell. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for sci-fi violence, horror and gore involving mutant creatures See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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La isla del Dr. Moreau 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)Company Credits
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[Dr.Moreau explaining why he covers himself in white powder]
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Trivia
Towards the start of the film, a framed certificate in Swedish bears the names of Dr. Moreau, Alfred Nobel, Karolinska Institute. The Karolinska institute awards the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Immediately after the certificate is shown, the protagonist is seen examining a display box containing a Nobel Prize. See more »Goofs
Continuity: When Douglas is first walking through the creature settlement, his shirt sleeves are rolled up. In the next shot from the same scene, his sleeves have gone down See more »Quotes
Dr. Moreau: I understand that I must be shocking to you, however, I must also point out that I have an allergy to the sun and that's why I put this medication on.[Dr.Moreau explaining why he covers himself in white powder]
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Connections
Spoofed in "Pinky and the Brain: Brainwashed: Part 3 - Wash Harder (#4.3)" (1998) See more »
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