Product Details

• Actors: Jack Palance, Denholm Elliott, Leo Genn, Torin Thatcher, Rex Sevenoaks
• Directors: Charles Jarrott
• Writers: Ian McLellan Hunter, Robert Louis Stevenson
• Producers: Allan Wallace, Dan Curtis, Michael Santangelo, Roy Moe, Victor Ferry
• Format: Color, NTSC
• Language: English
• Rated: Unrated
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Mpi Home Video
• VHS Release Date: October 19, 1994
• Run Time: 120 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6303320570
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #244,177 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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Item Name: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde; Studio: Mpi Home Video

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37 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "So you wanted to meet Mr. Hyde eh?", October 13, 2003

By 

Michael Ziegler (Philadelphia, Pa United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde (DVD)

This 1968 atmospheric and chilling Dan Curtis (Dark Shadows fame) production, made for television, is without a doubt, the best version of the Stevenson story ever done. Jack Palance stars as the submissive, shy, Jekyll and presents an image of Hyde that you will never forget! Portrayed in a Satanic, violent manner, the appearance of Hyde is clever in make-up design. He is not portrayed as a monster but rather as an unabashed hedonistic barfly, somewhat agressive, comical and evil at the same time. Hooked on the excitements that the night can provide; He eventually becomes "addicted" to being Hyde, enjoying the power and rule over women that it brings him. He eventually comes close to criminal prosecution and reforms back to the quiet life that Jekyll provides. However, his associate in chemical research demands money after he discovers that Hyde is Jekyll and Jekyll is Hyde. This leads Jekyll to rely on the drug transformation once more (his leftover bottle) to kill his associate and in doing so, also signs his own death warrant (he is dependent on his associates process of a certain drug to be combined with his own) Seeking escape he contacts a friend of Jekyll and agrees to meet at Jekyll's classroom in the medical academy. This is where a truly monsterous confrontation takes place with police in pursuit and the end will put a scare into you! Palance deserved an emmy for this but was robbed!

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gothic, atmospheric version, August 22, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde [VHS] (VHS Tape)

A chilling and atmospheric version. I wish it could have been taped on film rather than video, but that's a small matter. If you're looking for one of the best adaptations of the Jekyll and Hyde story, look no further than here. Jack Palance turns in a magnificent performance, capturing the meekness and nervousness of Jekyll, and then contrasting it with the energy and violent glee he invests in Mr. Hyde. Palance also does great in portraying the struggle between Jekyll and Hyde for dominance. He is also surrounded with Billie Whitelaw as a dancer Hyde seduces then abuses, named Gwen. She is terrific and sensual. Denholm Elliot also delivers a strong performance as Jekyll's friend. Much fog abounds and one gets the feeling of being in London at the time of Jack the Ripper. Also, worthy of note, is that Hyde is portrayed as charasmatic and devilishly handsome rather than hideous.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Atmospheric Victorian Thriller!, August 18, 2000

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Robert C. Fockler III "Thespian57" (North Canton, Ohio United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This was the first version of the story I ever saw so I may be a bit biased. As a long time student of this genre and of this story in particular, I can say that while not the Stevenson novella verbatim, it is still much closer than other adaptations. Of particular note are the references to drug addiction of young people in Victorian London. Mr. Palance gives a bravura performance in the dual role. Is it my imagination or does the Mr. Hyde make-up created by Master Make-Up Artist Dick Smith resemble classic depictions of Satan or perhaps the Satyr? Dan Curtis assembled an excellent cast in a sterling production. The new DVD version offers enhanced picture and sound quality as well as various subtitles for your viewing enjoyment. You may consider this video/DVD a valued asset to your collection of this strange story of one man's facination with man's dual nature. Perhaps there is a bit of Edward Hyde in all of us!