The Island of Dr. Moreau
By: Samuel Z. Arkoff presents ; a Skip Steloff/Sandy Howard/Major production ; screenplay by John Herman Shaner and Al Ramrus ; produced by John Temple-Smith and Skip Steloff ; directed by Don Taylor
Contributors: York, Michael, 1942- actor; Lancaster, Burt, 1913-1994, actor; Carrera, Barbara, actor; Basehart, Richard, 1914-1984, actor; Fisher, Gerry, director of photography; Rosenthal, Laurence, 1926- composer (expression); Rothman, Marion, editor of moving image work; Wells, H. G. (Herbert George), 1866-1946; Beauchamp, Gorman, writer of added commentary; American International Pictures (Firm); Major Productions (Firm); Olive Films
Published: 2017
Language: eng
Format: [videorecording] /
Number of pages: 99
Subjects: Drama; Genetic engineering; Film adaptations; Animal experimentation
Work titles: Island of Dr. Moreau (Motion picture : 1977)
Description: "Following a shipwreck, crewman Andrew Braddock (York) washes up on a mysterious island ruled by the seemingly benevolent Dr. Moreau (Lancaster). Braddock will learn that this "man of science" has been testing a serum on the island animals which is able to transform them into near-human beings. As the deranged doctor slips ever closer to insanity, Braddock's plans to escape the island along with Maria (Carrera), another of the doctor's guests, is thwarted at every turn. Has Braddock's discovery come too late? And at what cost?"--Container.
Notes: Wide screen (1.85:1).

Originally produced in the United States as a motion picture in 1977.

Based on the novel by H.G. Wells.

DVD extras: trailer; new audio commentary with Jeff Belanger and Dr. Dreck; booklet "The island of Doctor Moreau as theological grotesque" - an essay by Gorman Beauchamp.

Director of photography, Gerry Fisher ; editor, Marion Rothman ; music, Laurence Rosenthal.

Burt Lancaster, Michael York, Nigel Davenport, Barbara Carrera, Richard Basehart.

MPAA rated: PG.

DVD; NTSC; Region 1; Wide screen (aspect ratio 1.85:1); Mono; Dolby digital.

Optional English subtitles.