The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

TV Movie
1968
Unrated
2h

IMDb RATING

6.7/10

798

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Jack Palance in The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1968)

Period Drama Drama Horror Sci-Fi Thriller

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

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IMDb RATING

6.7/10

798

YOUR RATING

Director
- Charles Jarrott
Writers
- Robert Louis Stevenson
- Ian McLellan Hunter
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

Nominated for 4 Primetime Emmys
- 1 win & 4 nominations total

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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 (Dr. Jekyll and Mr. 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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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!