The Mysterious Mr. Hyde
Originally released in 1964. The Mysterious Mr. Hyde is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Giorgos Skalenakis. At just 73 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Martin Růžek, Ilja Racek, and Oldřich Nový
Synopsis
The television adaptation of Stevenson's well-known short story enriched the story with a new motif, because the good and evil in a person change not only under the influence of drugs, but also under the influence of insatiable love. We meet Mr. Hyde, who is an assistant to the elderly Dr. Jekyll, on the street when he kills a neighbor's dog. Dr. Utterson and his friend witness this when they go to visit a friend of theirs, Jekyll, who they are worried about. They believe that he is under the influence of his assistant, they fear for his life. Jekyll is the family doctor of Lady Danvers, with whom he is secretly in love. He is a talented scientist and has invented a liquid, a substance whose effect is very strange - it rejuvenates, but at the same time changes the character. And that gradually becomes fatal for him...
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1964
62 years ago
Runtime
1h 13m
73 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
CS
Original language
Country
Czechoslovakia
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CS
Production Companies
- Československá televize
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Mysterious Mr. Hyde about?
The television adaptation of Stevenson's well-known short story enriched the story with a new motif, because the good and evil in a person change not only under the influence of drugs, but also und...
Who directed The Mysterious Mr. Hyde?
The Mysterious Mr. Hyde was directed by Giorgos Skalenakis.
How long is The Mysterious Mr. Hyde?
The Mysterious Mr. Hyde has a runtime of 1 hours and 13 minutes (73 minutes total).
When was The Mysterious Mr. Hyde released?
The Mysterious Mr. Hyde was released on January 1, 1964 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Mysterious Mr. Hyde?
The main cast of The Mysterious Mr. Hyde includes Martin Růžek, Ilja Racek, Oldřich Nový, Blanka Bohdanová, Felix le Breux.