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The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde (1968)

Jack Palance , Denholm Elliott , Charles Jarrott  |  Unrated |  DVD
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)

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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
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated: Unrated
  • Studio: Mpi Home Video
  • DVD Release Date: August 27, 2002
  • Run Time: 120 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000060MVE
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #96,208 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
  • Learn more about "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde" on IMDb

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Editorial Reviews

Jack Palance, Denholm Elliott, Tessie O'Shea. Palance brilliantly re-creates the infamous Dr. Jekyll and, of course, the demonic Mr. Hyde in this made-for-TV version. 1968/color/120 min/NR/fullscreen.

Customer Reviews

There is no CGA -- only excellent performances and a great story line. Robert Kral  |  7 reviewers made a similar statement
As the movie progresses Jekyll begins to enjoy the life and or pleasures that Hyde provides him. Luis Garcia  |  4 reviewers made a similar statement
Palance deserved an emmy for this but was robbed! Michael Ziegler  |  3 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
42 of 44 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars "So you wanted to meet Mr. Hyde eh?" October 13, 2003
Format: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!
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Atmospheric Victorian Thriller! August 18, 2000
Format: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!
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Gothic, atmospheric version August 22, 1999
By A Customer
Format: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.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars a Faithful representation of the book September 4, 2005
Format:DVD
. I first saw this TV presentation back in 1969. Then, a local PBS station, in 1978, rebroadcast this presentation in which I've made a VHS tape of that broadcast. Now, after searching, this broadcast is available on DVD.

Jack Palance did a superb performance in the title role. His portrayl as the timid doctor and as the monster were well acted. No other actor (even the original actor who was supposed to have this lead role if it wasn't for a strike that happened during the production, Jason Robards) could have filled the shoes as did Jack Palance.

The classic British scenery and atmosphere made the story more believable and more realistic-not as cardboard as the movies were of old and new.

Classic storytelling at its best.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Wisdom Through Violence April 27, 2006
Format:DVD
I agree with the other opinions that this version of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic tale is by far the best adaptation to date. I actually give it 4 and 1/2 stars out of five. I'm still waiting for the film version that sticks strictly to the plot and outline of the original 1885 story. Anyway, the 1968 Dan Curtis production is the closest we have to the story and the most powerful (more than I can say for either the 1932 Frederic March flick or the 1941 Spencer Tracy effort). Jack Palance was tragically passed over for an Emmy and Golden Globe for his superb performance of Jekyll and Hyde. Having read the unabridged edition of Stevenson's tale and after seeing this film I realize (perhaps too late) how the story has always been a metaphor for drug addiction. Stevenson claimed he quickly wrote the story down after having a nightmare but this is hardly your typical Gothic horror tale. It's possible Stevenson never acknowledged the story's underlying genius. Whether we wish to admit it or not, Mr. Hyde exists in all of us and we all have our drug of choice (whether it be food, alcohol,presciption drugs, heroin, sex, religion, etc.) that can bring out the hidden realms of our personality. This is a lesson well taught by this wonderful and under-appreciated film. To paraphrase the words of one of the film's main characters, "If the wisdom of tomorrow is learned through the violence of today, can there really be a tomorrow?"
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
When this production of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde first aired on television I was in my mid teens and film quality reminded me of "Dark Shadows". Read more
Published 3 months ago by Steven C. Worthington
5.0 out of 5 stars The Strange case of Dr.Jekyll and Mr.Hyde starring Jack Palance
This DVD came quickly to me and having seen the old version on VHS many years ago I was delighted with the new DVD release. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Julia Sublett
4.0 out of 5 stars Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde
Great movie and it arrived in excellent condition. My daughter loves J&H and we collect the different versions that have been done.
Published 5 months ago by Frances C. Mejias
2.0 out of 5 stars not good at all sorry
This movie is terrible. The coloring is dull, the acting is poor & the make up is so fake looking. Jack Palance was 83 when he made this movie & it shows. Read more
Published 10 months ago by true crime reader
5.0 out of 5 stars mesmerising
I'm not really a movie guy but this is a great movie that would put to shame most of today's or even recent films. Since buying this movie back in 2009. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Luis Garcia
5.0 out of 5 stars My Favorite Version
I like this version most of all the versions of Jekyll/Hyde. Jack Palance really puts it all together. Very strong performance. Read more
Published 22 months ago by randy
5.0 out of 5 stars Give Jack a Cantinflas 'stache & he's Marvel Comics' Dracula!!!
I was mainly interested in purchasing this because I read that the artist for the old '70s Marvel Dracula series modelled his depiction of Count Dracula after Jack Palance in... Read more
Published on March 16, 2011 by M. D. Mellor
5.0 out of 5 stars and one more time
You already know the story. The only thing to review is Jack Palance & Dan Curtis. Dan Curtis is famous for the ethereal TV series "Dark Shadows" & it shows here. Read more
Published on February 8, 2010 by C McGhee
5.0 out of 5 stars Best portrayal of Dr. J. and Mr . H.
This was a made-for-TV movie.

Jack Palance plays Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde to perfection. Spooky! Scary! Eerie! Goosebuppy! All the right stuff that a great Mr. Read more
Published on November 22, 2009 by Nancy K. Grimes
5.0 out of 5 stars Favourite Version
Ask anyone about a film version of this classic story and they usually think of the famous Spencer Tracey version. Read more
Published on November 5, 2009 by D. E. Nelson
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