The Island of Dr. Moreau

Jul 13, 1977

1h 39m

★ 5.6

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

Overview

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.

Genres

Science Fiction

Horror

Adventure

Production Companies

American International Pictures

Major Productions

The Island of Dr. Moreau Trailers

Cast

Dr. Paul Moreau

Burt Lancaster

Andrew Braddock

Michael York

Montgomery

Nigel Davenport

Maria

Barbara Carrera

Sayer of the Law

Richard Basehart

M'Ling

Nick Cravat

Boarman

The Great John L.

Bullman

Bob Ozman

Hyena Man

Fumio Demura

Lionman

Gary Baxley

Tigerman

John Gillespie

Bearman

David S. Cass Sr.

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