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First Born

1988, English. Directed by Philip Saville.

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.

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Released
30 October 1988
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First Born (1988) was directed by Philip Saville and stars Charles Dance, Peter Elliott, Ralph Harvey.

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