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The big break seemed imminent when Hollywood invested $40 million in Island of Dr. Moreau as a star vehicle for Val Kilmer, Marlon Brando, and others. Unfortunately, production chaos—including Brando’s unpredictable behavior and weather delays—turned the film into one of the worst productions ever, with Duscus appearing briefly in a minor role. The movie flopped spectacularly, leaving Duscus’s Hollywood ambitions unfulfilled.