Creator | 
| Director: Ivan Passer
Actors: Peter O'toole, Mariel Hemingway, Vincent Spano, Virginia Madsen, David Ogden Stiers
Studio: Lions Gate
Category: DVD
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Rating:  34 reviews
Sales Rank: 14807
Format: Color, Dvd-video, Full Screen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Region: 0
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
DVD Layers: 1
DVD Sides: 1
Picture Format: Pan & Scan
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 107 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.2 x 0.6
MPN: D7038D
ISBN: 1573625809
UPC: 031398703839
EAN: 9781573625807
ASIN: 1573625809
Theatrical Release Date: September 20, 1985
Release Date: April 27, 1999
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Product Description
Dr. Harry Wolper a lonely biologist is unable to let go of the memory of his beloved wife who died 25 years earlier during childbirth. Armed with his genius as a biologist/physician he is intent on mastering the process of creating life. Specifically in the form of his dead wife. All that's standing in his way is the university the faculty the laws of nature and about 20 local ordinances!But just when he is about to unravel the mystery of life a sexy young assistant moves in and captures his heart. Now the only life that comes unraveled is his own. A wild and wonderful fantasy that is comically brought together by a wacky professor and his free spirited assistants.System Requirements: Running Time 107 MinFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: COMEDY Rating: R UPC: 031398703839
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Exuding the charm and grace for which he seems to hold the patent, Peter O'Toole plays Doctor Harry Wolper, a renowned research biologist whose pet project is to clone his sorely missed wife, dead now for 30 years. Assisting him in fine fashion are Meli (Mariel Hemingway), a self-proclaimed 19-year-old nymphomaniac bent on capturing the affections of Dr. Wolper, and a research assistant (Vincent Spano), whose love interest is fellow student Virgina Madsen. This sweet and enjoyable romantic comedy is brought to a head when the Madsen character drops suddenly into a coma. Then Wolper's nemesis, played almost lovably by David Ogden Stiers, thwarts his cloning attempts by reclaiming the stolen equipment he's using to do so. While Dr. Wolper preaches the beauty of The Big Picture as a way of apprehending life, this one is decidedly a small picture, but in the sense of being attuned to small details, probably owing to the foreign sensibilities of Czech director Ivan Passer (Cutter's Way). The many disparate plot threads are eventually brought into harmony, though the sheer number of them may seem a jumble to many viewers. Better to let the big picture take care of itself, and content oneself with the many smaller pleasures this delightful film affords. --Jim Gay
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| Customer Reviews: Read 29 more reviews...
 Unexpected Charmer!! June 17, 2008
ManningGal (New York)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This movie is an understated gem of a film!! Start to finish, there is always something to make you grin. The performances are very good from all the players, and the dialogue is rich & very witty. Even the plot is quite unique, especially given the era the movie was made in. The central romances of the film--Harry/Meli and Boris/Barbara--are sweet & touching. There is good chemistry shared by all. This film is worth watching!!!
A Touching Story About Unexpected Love July 5, 2007
Skye Stott (Sarasota, Fla., USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Peter O'Toole's best work to date. Ms Hemingway was excellent in this film despite the fact that it was one her first starring roles ('Lipstick' may have been filmed first). This movie will bring happy tears to your eyes... It is an incredible story about a Scientist who wishes to clone his dead wife and his relationship with the woman who volunteers to help him do so. This and 'The Doctor' are classics and must see - must have in your library or collection of art/films. I always recommend buying TWO of the classics so you can share or loan one to others. You WILL want to share it...
Creator May 14, 2007
David E. Hacker (Somerville, New Jersey USA)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Peter O'Toole is perhaps one of the greatest actors of all time. It's time he won what he most definetly deserves. This film was brilliant, sad, happy, and meaningful to a point. Do not go through life without seeing this film before you go to the great beyond. A Masterwork by some of the most gifted actors. The book was a mess to read and understand.
 Just barely so-so March 19, 2007
S. Anderson (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho)
1 out of 6 found this review helpful
I must have watched a different movie from the others here because I thought this one was pretty bad! Slow moving and not worth my time to see. This rates 3 big yawns.
Wonderfully Thought-provoking January 10, 2007
Michael L. Peterlin (East Lansing, MI)
2 out of 5 found this review helpful
Creator is a delightful movie combining comedy and drama and raises questions about life and ultimate issues. I loved the continuing reference to "the big picture" which is something we keep losing sight of because of day to day concerns. Don't miss this film.
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