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The Island of Dr. Moreau (1977)
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Overview
Release Date:
13 July 1977 (USA) moreTagline:
The Doctor Is In-SANE! morePlot:
A ship-wrecked man floats ashore on an island in the Pacific Ocean. The island is inhabited by a scientist... more | add synopsisPlot Keywords:
Genetic Scientist | Captivity | Experiment Gone Wrong | Pacific Island | Stranded moreAwards:
5 nominations moreUser Comments:
Surprisingly well done moreCast
(Complete credited cast)| 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) |
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Parents Guide:
Add content advisory for parentsRuntime:
99 minCountry:
USALanguage:
EnglishColor:
ColorAspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
MonoCertification:
Iceland:16 | Netherlands:12 | West Germany:16 (nf) | Australia:M | Finland:K-16 | France:-12 | Norway:15 | Sweden:15 | UK:15 | USA:PG (certificate #24896)Filming Locations:
St. Croix, U.S. Virgin IslandsMOVIEmeter: 
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Boom mic visible: During the opening scene when the boat is being pushed ashore you can see the shadow of the boom mike in the water's edge. moreSoundtrack:
Der Vogelfänger bin ich ja moreFAQ
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| Really Boring | 80334080 |
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I recently saw this version of The Island of Dr. Moreau for the first time courtesy of MGM Midnite Movies.
It was much better than I thought it would be. Of course that was mainly due to the fact that I had already seen the abomination made in 1996 starring Brando and Kilmer. After seeing that mess I had pretty low expectations for this one. I was pleasantly surprised by the acting, yes even Michael York's, as well as the make-up.
Barbara Carrera was beautiful as always even though her character seemed to be more window dressing then integral to the plot. I'm not complaining mind you, she makes lovely window dressing.
Lancaster did an excellent job as Moreau. His subdued, scientific detachment fit the part perfectly and it was interesting as he started going over the edge towards the end of the movie.
York managed a very good scene when he, as he was changing into an animal, managed to remember things from his childhood as he desperately tried to keep his identity and humanity.
Not the best movie that I've seen but it's in the top 10% or so. After watching this version it makes me even more appalled at the 1996 disaster. It's too bad that a lot of people now have an idea of what Island of Dr. Moreau based on that version instead of on this one.
I'd give it an 8 out of 10.