First Born

1988· 12· Drama· Sci-fi-fantasy

“He created life... but can he live with the consequences?”

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.

1988-10-30

Episodes

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Cast & Characters

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Key Crew

ProducerSally Head

Director of PhotographyDavid Feig

Original Music ComposerHans Zimmer

EditorIan Farr

Full cast & crew (5 cast · 12 crew)

Details

First aired1988-10-30

StatusEnded

StudiosBBC

LanguagesEnglish

CountriesUnited Kingdom

Rating6.3/10 · 4 votes

Original languageen

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