- 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: NTSC
- Language: English
- Number of tapes: 1
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- Studio: Mpi ( Sma )
- VHS Release Date: Jun 1 2002
- Run Time: 120 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
- ASIN: 6303320570
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #10,290 in Video (See Top 100 in Video)
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Gothic, atmospheric version
Aug 22 1999
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.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Dec 4 1999
Format:VHS Tape
Jack Palance is outstanding in this very chilling and engaging version of Jekyll and Hyde. I fully concur with the prior review posted on August 22, 1999. This is my favorite version of this Gothic classic.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Atmospheric Victorian Thriller!
Aug 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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