The island of Dr. Moreau / New Line Cinema presents an Edward R. Pressman production ; a John Frankenheimer film ; produced by Edward R. Pressman ; screenplay by Richard Stanley and Ron Hutchinson ; directed by John Frankenheimer.

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Dr. Moreau is brilliant geneticist on the brink of superseding evolution. When a U.N. diplomat visits the island laboratory he discovers experiments turning animal life forms into human-like beasts. The beasts revolt, threatening not only the island but ultimately all mankind.

Bibliographic Details
Uniform Title:	Island of Dr. Moreau (Motion picture : 1996) Rovi Media Collection. Movies.
Corporate Authors:	New Line Cinema Corporation New Line Home Video (Firm)
Other Authors:	Frankenheimer, John, 1930-2002 Pressman, Edward R. Stanley, Richard, 1966- Hutchinson, Ron, 1947- Brando, Marlon Kilmer, Val, 1959- Thewlis, David, 1963- Balk, Fairuza Perlman, Ron, 1950- Hofschneider, Marco Winston, Stan, 1946-2008 Wells, H. G. (Herbert George), 1866-1946
Language:	English French Spanish
Language of the Original:	English
Language and/or Writing System:	English (Dolby surround 5.1) and French (stereo.) language soundtracks with optional English, French, or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned in English.
Published:	[New York] : New Line Home Video, [1997], ©1997.
Edition:	Unrated director's cut.
Series:	Rovi Media Collection. Movies.
Subjects:	Animal experimentation > Drama. Wells, H. G. > (Herbert George), > 1866-1946 > Film adaptations. Wells, H. G. > (Herbert George), > 1866-1946. Animal experimentation. Science fiction films. Horror films. Feature films. Fiction films. Film adaptations. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. Drama.
Genre:	Film adaptations. Drama. Science fiction films. Horror films. Feature films. Fiction films. Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Physical Description:	1 videodisc (100 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:	Video DVD

Description
Summary:	Dr. Moreau is brilliant geneticist on the brink of superseding evolution. When a U.N. diplomat visits the island laboratory he discovers experiments turning animal life forms into human-like beasts. The beasts revolt, threatening not only the island but ultimately all mankind.
Note:	Based on the novel by H.G. Wells. Originally released as a motion picture in 1996. Special features include: Star highlights, showcasing the stars in clips from other movies; interviews with Val Kilmer, David Thewlis, and Stan Winston; theatrical trailer; international trailer; cast biographies and filmographies. Videorecording.
Call Number:	AF8 D0003034 VideoDVD
Audience:	Unrated director's cut. Original film rated PG-13 for sci-fi violence, horror and gore involving mutant creatures.
ISBN:	0780619951 9780780619951
Credits:	Special creature effects by Stan Winston ; music by Gary Chang ; editor, Paul Rubell ; production designer, Graham "Grace" Walker ; director of photography, William A. Fraker.
System Details:	DVD; full screen format (modified to fit TV) on side A; widescreen format (2.35:1 aspect ratio) on side B.
Cast:	Marlon Brando, Val Kilmer, David Thewlis, Fairuza Balk, Ron Perlman, Marco Hofschneider.