First Born

First Born

150 mins | Drama, Science Fiction | Oct. 30, 1988

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 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.

First Born

150 mins | Drama, Science Fiction | Oct. 30, 1988

First Born
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 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.
IMDb rating 7.2
Producers BBC
Original title First Born
Directors Philip Saville
Writers

Cast

Charles Dance

as Edward Forester

Peter Elliott

as Mary

Ralph Harvey

as Brigadier

Philip Madoc

as Lancing