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About
Dr. Dempsey, an American scientist, is sent to Scotland to disprove the existence of the Loch Ness Monster. He is shocked when Laura, an inn-keeper, introduces him to a small family of Nessie-dinosaurs.
Theatrical
Sep 20, 1996
DVD / Blu-ray
Jun 21, 2005
Director
Producers
Music
Studio
PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Working Title Films
Quotes
See all →Meeting an Esteemed Researcher
Adrian Foote
Dr. Dempsey? Hello, I'm Adrian Foote. Your research assistant? Oh. I recognize you from that picture in Time magazine when you were on the boat in Madagascar with the lemur on your shoulder. Remember? You've lost a bit of weight since then, sir, if you don't mind me saying so. It suits you. This is an honor for me. I've read all your books on biodiversity.
[Dempsey shows Foote has canister]
Quotes sourced from Wikiquote (© Wikiquote contributors), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Modified for formatting/length.
A Research Opportunity at Loch Ness
Dr. Robert Mercer
The dean doesn't want you around the campus, neither do I. However, all is not lost. I have a research position that's perfect for a man of your reputation. Loch Ness.
Dr. Jonathan Dempsey
What?
Dr. Robert Mercer
Loch Ness, Scotland. I sent Dr. Abernathy, he had an accident, dead. What's his name is still there. His research assistant, Adrian somebody...
Quotes sourced from Wikiquote (© Wikiquote contributors), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Modified for formatting/length.
Cast
Full credits →T
Ted Danson
Dr. Dempsey
J
Joely Richardson
Laura
I
Ian Holm
Water Bailiff
J
James Frain
Adrian Foote
K
Keith Allen
Gordon Shoals
N
Nick Brimble
Andy Maclean
W
Wolf Kahler
Dr Muller
J
John Dair
Macleash
P
Philip O'Brien
Dr Abernathy
D
Debora Weston
Dr Hunter
R
Roger Sloman
Norwegian
J
Julian Curry
Englishman
B
Brian Pettifer
Repairman
J
John Savident
Dr Binns
R
Richard Vernon
Aged Professor
H
Harris Yulin
Dr Mercer
