The read
Critics rate it 20 points higher than audiences do. It runs a compact 1h 28m.
Synopsis
After a series of scientific experiments directed towards freeing the inner man and controlling human personalities, the kindly, generous Dr Henry Jekyll succeeds in freeing his own alter ego, Edward Hyde, a sadistic, evil creature whose pleasure is murder.
Ratings
IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes83%
Critics rate it 20 points higher than audiences do.
134 audience votes
Key crew
- Terence FisherDirector
- Wolf MankowitzScreenplay
- Monty NormanOriginal Music Composer
- David HenekerOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Paul MassieDr. Jekyll / Mr. Hyde
- Dawn AddamsKitty Jekyll
- Christopher LeePaul Allen
- David KossoffDr. Littauer
- Norma MarlaMaria
- Francis de WolffInspector
- Joy WebsterJenny
- Magda MillerSphinx Girl (uncredited)
- Oliver ReedNightclub Bouncer (uncredited)
- Helen GossNanny (uncredited)
- Arthur LovegroveCabby (uncredited)
- Walter GotellHeverton - Second Gambler (uncredited)
Stills
Themes
london, englanddouble lifetransformationmurderjekyll and hydeunfaithful wifesnake handling1870snight clubmegascope