| Description |
1 online resource (115 minutes) |
| Playing Time |
015453 |
| Description |
data file |
| Note |
Title from resource description page (viewed January 11, 2018). |
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"From the original story by Robert Louis Stevenson." |
| Credits |
Music composed and played by Dave Greenslade. |
| Cast |
David Hemmings, Ian Bannen, Lisa Harrow, Clive Swift, Diana Dors. |
| Summary |
Robert Louis Stevenson's chilling exploration into the good versus evil side of human nature was brought dramatically to the screen in this classic BBC adaptation. David Hemmings stars as the virtuous Dr Jekyll who discovers a formula to unleash the dark side of man. The result is Mr Edward Hyde, his depraved inner demon who is let loose to enjoy the more decadent side of Victorian society. As his experiments continue Mr Hyde grows stronger as his creator struggles to control him. |
| Language |
In English. |
| Awards |
Won 1981 BAFTA TV Award, Best Television Lighting |
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Nominated 1981 BAFTA TV Award, Best Television Cameraman |
| Local Note |
Alexander Street Theatre Performance and Design Collection: BBC Literary Adaptations in Video |
| Subject |
Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894 -- Television adaptations.
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Jekyll, Henry (Fictitious character) -- Drama.
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Hyde, Edward (Fictitious character) -- Drama.
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Good and evil -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Fiction television programs.
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Television adaptations.
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Made-for-TV movies.
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| Added Author |
Reid, Alastair, 1939-2011, director.
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Powell, Jonathan, 1947- producer.
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Television adaptation of (work): Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894.
Strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
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British Broadcasting Corporation. Television Service, production company.
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| Other Form: |
Original version: (OCoLC)1012937723 |
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