The Island of Dr. Moreau

Based On the book by H. G. Wells

The Island of Dr. Moreau is a 1977 American science fiction horror film directed by Don Taylor, the second English-language adaptation of H. G. Wells' 1896 novel of the same name, following Island of Lost Souls (1932). Starring Burt Lancaster, Michael York, Nigel Davenport, Barbara Carrera and Richard Basehart, the plot follows a scientist who attempts to convert animals into human beings. The make-up for the "Humanimals" characters was created by John Chambers.

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Release date:

July 13, 1977

Director:

Don Taylor

Cast:

Burt Lancaster, Michael York, Barbara Carrera, Richard Basehart

Genre:

Science Fiction, Horror, Monster

Country:

United States

Language:

English

Year page:

1977 in adaptations