The Island of Dr. Moreau
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The Island of Dr. Moreau

A tropical paradise, untouched by man... where a bizarre civilization exists.

5.7 / 10 1977 1h 39mPG English
Science FictionHorrorAdventure

Storyline

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.

Cast & Crew

Burt Lancaster

Burt Lancaster

Dr. Paul Moreau

Lead
Michael York

Michael York

Andrew Braddock

Nigel Davenport

Nigel Davenport

Montgomery

Barbara Carrera

Barbara Carrera

Maria

Richard Basehart

Richard Basehart

Sayer of the Law

Nick Cravat

Nick Cravat

M'Ling

TG

The Great John L.

Boarman

Bob Ozman

Bob Ozman

Bullman

What People Are Saying

3.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Don Taylor's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. The Island of Dr. Moreau is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker