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Dr Jekyll et Mr Hyde

Original title: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
  • TV Movie
  • 1968
  • Unrated
  • 2h
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
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Jack Palance in Dr Jekyll et Mr Hyde (1968)
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Dr. Henry Jekyll experiments with scientific means of revealing the hidden, dark side of man and releases a murderer from within himself.Dr. Henry Jekyll experiments with scientific means of revealing the hidden, dark side of man and releases a murderer from within himself.Dr. Henry Jekyll experiments with scientific means of revealing the hidden, dark side of man and releases a murderer from within himself.

  • Director
    • Charles Jarrott
  • Writers
    • Robert Louis Stevenson
    • Ian McLellan Hunter
  • Stars
    • Jack Palance
    • Denholm Elliott
    • Leo Genn
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    826
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    • Director
      • Charles Jarrott
    • Writers
      • Robert Louis Stevenson
      • Ian McLellan Hunter
    • Stars
      • Jack Palance
      • Denholm Elliott
      • Leo Genn
    • 23User reviews
    • 16Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    • Nominated for 4 Primetime Emmys
      • 1 win & 4 nominations total

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    Jack Palance
    Jack Palance
    • Dr. Henry Jekyll…
    Denholm Elliott
    Denholm Elliott
    • George Devlin
    Leo Genn
    Leo Genn
    • Dr. Lanyon
    Torin Thatcher
    Torin Thatcher
    • Sir John Turnbull
    Rex Sevenoaks
    Rex Sevenoaks
    • Dr. Wright
    Gillie Fenwick
    Gillie Fenwick
    • Poole
    Elizabeth Cole
    • Hattie
    • (as Liz Cole)
    Duncan Lamont
    Duncan Lamont
    • Sergeant Grimes
    Paul Harding
    • Constable Johnson
    Oscar Homolka
    Oscar Homolka
    • Stryker
    Tessie O'Shea
    Tessie O'Shea
    • Tessie O'Toole
    Jeanette Landis
    • Liz
    • (as Jeannette Landis)
    Liza Creighton
    Liza Creighton
    • Billie
    Billie Whitelaw
    Billie Whitelaw
    • Gwyn Thomas
    Donald Webster
    • Garvis
    Patrick Crean
    • Gerosi
    William Nunn
    William Nunn
    • Cassidy
    Geoffrey Alexander
    • Enfield
    • Director
      • Charles Jarrott
    • Writers
      • Robert Louis Stevenson
      • Ian McLellan Hunter
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    8snicewanger

    Mr Hyde is on a rampage in Victorian London. But what of Dr Jekyll?

    This is easily my favorite version of the Robert Louis Stevenson monster tale. Jack Palance is ideally cast as Mr Hyde. He is physically strong, athletic, menacing, and quite vicious when crossed.Legendary make up artist Dick Smith created Hyde's Satanic look. Palance's Dr Jekyll is effective as well.He plays him as socially awkward and uncomfortable with his emotions. An excellent supporting cast includes Denholm Elliot, Leo Genn, Oskar Homolka, and Torn Thatcher. Billie Whitelaw plays Gwyn as sexy,vulnerable and the object of Hyde's sadistic lust.

    Dan Curtis became a master of Gothic story telling and he gets strong performances from everyone involved. He capture's the look of London in the 1880's with its foggy and gas lit back streets with help from set dresser Fred Brown.Robert Colbert's eerie theme music would later show up in Curtis's Dark Shadows

    A chillingly good story and outstanding performances make this one a must for any horror film connoisseur.8 out of 10.
    dquick

    Excellent

    Jack Palance seems made for this role. As the mild mannered Henry Jekyll, Palance is subdued, allowing none of his usual acting intensity to mar the characterization. As Hyde, Palance comes alive as he does in many films, relishing his own evil (Dracula, Barrabas, Scrooge). This film's focus is not on the horrifying transformation from Jekyll to Hyde that you expect to see. In fact, you don't see the first one, and Jekyll only learns about it by people telling him what happened the night before when Hyde appeared.

    The makeup for Hyde is not drastically different from Palance's own appearance; he is ugly but not hideous. In fact, he looks, dresses, and behaves like a womanizing Cary Grant on a drunken rampage. He has fun drinking and whoring and giving everyone something to talk about later, but then he begins to take over Jekyll's personality. Denholm Elliot is Devlin, Jekyll's friend and "savior".

    I've only seen the Barrymore version in comparison. Barrymore is a much more monstrous Hyde, but both versions are excellent.
    8planktonrules

    One of the better versions of the classic story.

    In the late 1960s, Dan Curtis made a name for himself by being the executive producer and writer for "Dark Shadows". In addition, he made a few made for TV horror films--including "Dracula", "The Picture of Dorian Gray" and this film, "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde".

    One problem with this and all other versions of the story I have seen is that they have the same actor play both Dr. Jekyll AND Mr. Hyde. I say this is a mistake because in Robert Louis Stevenson's novel, the reason why folks could not believe the two men were one was that Hyde was SIGNIFICANTLY shorter than the doctor. In other words, films only use a bit of makeup to make the transformation and the two invariably look too similar to make the story very convincing.

    Unlike the movie versions of the story made during the sound era, this one is unusual in that it jumps right into the action. Within a few minutes of the start of the film, Dr. Jekyll has already created his elixir to transform himself into a less restrained persona, Mr. Hyde. His motivations and good works he did before the transformation are really not explored in any depth like other films. I don't think this is a bad thing--just different.

    Another thing that was a bit different is that this version is quite a bit more violent than other versions (such as the Frederic March and Spencer Tracy films). Hyde stabs and beats a lot of folks for kicks and seems more nasty than usual. Again, not a bad thing at all--just different. Plus, the awfulness of Hyde is well in keeping with the spirit of the novel.

    I think the thing that surprised me the most is that Jack Palance was quite good. He was intense as Hyde and quite restrained as Jekyll. The film also looked exceptional. In particular, the streets of London were quite striking as were the costumes. They got the look down quite well--far better than you'd expect for a made for TV production. As a result, it's about as good a version as you can find--though, as I pointed out above, it sure would be nice to see a version closer to the book in regard to how Hyde looked.
    tomh46

    The best version of the story I have ever seen

    I saw this movie when it first came out on TV and at least one other time on TV. Seems like it was made for TV by the Canadian Broadcasting Company, as I recall. I had read the book and had seen several movie versions and was delighted at the vigor and believability that Jack Palance brought to the title role(s). As someone else has said here, I think it was the closest rendition of the book as well. He was good as both the good doctor and as Hyde, but was remarkable in bringing Hyde to life without much makeup, rather with the strength of his acting. His physical vigor was a part of it too, dashing through the streets, doing violence with his sword-cane in the action scenes, and I think I remember him leaping across the furniture in a pub in one scene. I'm glad to read here that it is out on DVD and will look forward to seeing it again.
    rob_h

    Marvelous! Curtis does it again!

    I remember seeing this one split up over two late nights on ABC in the early 1970s. I was mesmerized and excited; I've longed to see the film again and recently got my chance! As soon as I found out it was available on DVD I bought it. Lots to be nostalgic about here: for instance, that wonderful videotape quality of the visuals (even more vivid now that the thing is out on DVD). Jack Palance hams it up as Hyde: a friend who saw the movie with me said he looked like a muppet during the scene at Tessie's music hall! But his Dr. Jekyll is a brilliant character, full of the best kind of noble suffering that a great tragic hero endures. I loved every minute of it. And Robert Cobert's music--all of which was originally used for the great _Dark Shadows_ series--is more haunting than ever. Any fan of _Dark Shadows_ will love this _Jekyll and Hyde_; and any horror fan should enjoy seeing it, too!

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    • Trivia
      This production originally began shooting with Jason Robards in the title role(s), and a makeup that was heavily influenced by John Barrymore in the 1920 silent version (Le Docteur Jekyll et M. Hyde (1920)). Production was halted due to a strike, and when filming was able to resume, Robards was no longer available. Jack Palance took over the Jekyll/Hyde role, and the makeup concept was radically changed - inspired, more or less, by that of a satyr.
    • Goofs
      When Jekyll's friends call on him and he sends them away without seeing them, Jekyll returns to his desk. As the camera follows him, crew can be seen in a reflection of the mirror on the left side of the picture while Jekyll is writing at his desk.
    • Quotes

      Mr. George Devlin: [opening narration] It has been said that many men have found their way through the valley of violence to the palace of wisdom. But if all men must learn wisdom tomorrow from violence today, then who can expect there will be a tomorrow?

    • Connections
      Featured in Deadly Earnest's Nightmare Theatre: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1978)
    • Soundtracks
      Soldiers of the Queen
      (uncredited)

      Performed by Tessie O'Shea

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    • Release date
      • February 15, 1981 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
    • Filming locations
      • Distillery District, Toronto, Ontario, Canada(Old London, England)
    • Production companies
      • Dan Curtis Productions
      • Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)
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    • Budget
      • $900,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      2 hours
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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