The Henderson Monster(1980)
Some things should just be left alone.
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.
Movie: The Henderson Monster
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Pete Casimir
President Alan Doby
Dr. Louise Casimir
Dr. Tom Henderson
Prof. Leo Tedeschi
Mayor Frank Bellona
Dr. Martin Grossman
Dr. Lewis Halloran
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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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1980-05-27
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Some things should just be left alone.
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