
The Henderson Monster
1980-05-27 · 105 min · ★ 6.0
A small town becomes gripped by an ethical debate when the community discovers a moody, egotistical scientist is experimenting with DNA and the creation of new life.
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- Directors
- Waris Hussein
- Production companies
- Titus Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Stephen CollinsPete Casimir
Larry GatesPresident Alan Doby
Christine LahtiDr. Louise Casimir
Jason MillerDr. Tom Henderson
Nehemiah PersoffProf. Leo Tedeschi
David SpielbergMayor Frank Bellona
Josef SommerDr. Martin Grossman
Kenneth KimminsDr. Lewis HalloranTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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