First Born (TV Mini Series 1988)

Name: First Born
Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi
Released: 1988-10-30
Rating: 7.2
Cast: Charles Dance, Peter Elliott, Ralph Harvey, Philip Madoc

TV Mini-Series | 150 min | Drama, Sci-Fi

Episode Guide

Edward Forester is a genetic researcher, intent on breeding primate hybrids. But his experiments take a strange turn when he succeeds in breeding a human/gorilla hybrid. He hides the ... See full summary »

7.2/10
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Cast & Crew

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Charles Dance

Edward Forester

(3 episodes, 1988)
Peter Elliott

Mary

(3 episodes, 1988)
Ralph Harvey

Brigadier

(3 episodes, 1988)
Philip Madoc

Lancing

(3 episodes, 1988)
Julie Peasgood

Anne Forester

(3 episodes, 1988)
Francesca Brill

Lucy

(2 episodes, 1988)
Rob Dixon

Priest

(2 episodes, 1988)
Rosemary McHale

Nancy Knott

(2 episodes, 1988)

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Awards

1 nomination.

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4 May 2004 | src35

compelling movie, I want to see it again.

I was so intrigued with this movie as it blew me away. This is truly a movie before its time. This may be why we have not seen it since the mid 90's.

I first saw "First born" around 1996-97 on a late night satellite tv channel. It brings a flood of questions on the possibilities having to do with genetics. I have tried to find this compelling movie, to see it again.

I hope it will be shown again soon. Why not continue with a "First Born II".

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Trivia

Hans Zimmer reworked his music from this series into the end credits track "160 BPM" for Angels & Demons (2009).

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Genres

Drama | Sci-Fi

Details

Release Date:

30 October 1988

Language

English

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