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First Born

  • TV Mini Series
  • 19881988
  • 2h 30m
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7.2/10
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First Born (1988)
DramaSci-Fi
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 results... Read allEdward 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 results of the experiment, adopting the child, and helps Gor to speak and blend into society. But... Read allEdward 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 results of the experiment, adopting the child, and helps Gor to speak and blend into society. But Gor can't help being what he is, and tragedy and revelations are the ultimate result.
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  • Stars
    • Charles Dance
    • Julie Peasgood
    • Philip Madoc
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    • Julie Peasgood
    • Philip Madoc
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    Charles Dance
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    • Edward Forester
    Julie Peasgood
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    Philip Madoc
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    • Lancing
    Peter Elliott
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    Ralph Harvey
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    • Nancy Knott
    Rob Dixon
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    • Lucy
    Jamie Foster
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    • Nell Forester
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    • Dr. Graham
    Sharon Duce
    • Emily Jessop
    Ralph Michael
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    Marc de Jonge
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    Peter Tilbury
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    This was one of the most powerful pieces of drama I have ever seen. I originally tuned in when it was first aired in October 1988 (I still have the Radio Times for that week!) because I think Charles Dance is an excellent actor. Being a rather fond of scientific fiction, when I found out the subject matter of the story - well, that was just icing on the cake. But I was totally unprepared for the gut-punch of a story which followed. For anyone interested, it's based on a novel Gor-Saga by Maureen Duffy (which I promptly went out and bought!). The storyline is similar but the TV adap has a far more brutal and thought-provoking 'ending' and the character of Forrester has far more depth. The whole drama made me want to become a writer! What more can I say?
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