Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype (1980): Cast
Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype is a 1980 comedy horror film directed by Charles B. Griffith, starring Oliver Reed as Dr. Henry Heckyl/Mr. Hype, Dick Miller and Herta Ware. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- Charles B. Griffith
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Golan-Globus Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype About?
The premise of Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype without spoilers.
An unattractive, misshapen podiatrist drinks a mysterious serum created by a fellow doctor and is transformed into a strikingly handsome, devil‑may‑care ladies’ man. While his new charisma wins women, his violent, brutish instincts surface, leading to chaotic and comic clashes between his two personalities.
Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype Themes & Keywords
· 23 tags- psychotronic film
- electrocution
- weight loss
- flat feet
- car salesman
- convertible
- podiatrist
- humphrey bogart impersonation
- hot pants
- dumpster
- satire comedy
- stockings
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- dead woman carried
- barefoot
- doctor
- monster
- satire
- playboy
- experiment
- murder
- transformation
- based on book
- independent film
Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype Cast & Characters
Oliver Reed leads the cast as Dr. Henry Heckyl/Mr. Hype, with Dick Miller as Irsil / Orson and Herta Ware as Old Lady on a Bus. Directed by Charles B. Griffith; 27 actors are credited in all.
- Director Charles B. Griffith
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Oliver Reed as Dr. Henry Heckyl/Mr. Hype -
Dick Miller as Irsil / Orson -
Herta Ware as Old Lady on a Bus - Jackie Coogan as Sgt. Fleacollar
Also Starring in Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype
· 23 more- Mel Welles Dr. Vince Hinkle
- Tony Cox Bad William
- Ben Frommer Sgt. Gurnisht Hilfn
- Lucretia Love Debra Kate
- Virgil Frye Lt. Mack Druck - 'Il Topo'
- Corinne Calvet Pizelle Puree
- Charles Howerton Clutch Cooger
- Kedric Wolfe Dr. Lew Hoo
- Stan Ross Flash Flud
- Jacque Lynn Colton Mrs. Fran van Crisco
- Dan Sturkie Naso Rubico, the Wino
- Maia Danziger Miss Finebum
- Mickey Fox Mrs. Fritz L. Pitzle
- Candi Brough Terri - Tailspin Twin
- Randi Brough Toni - Tailspin Twin
- Sunny Johnson Coral Careen
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- Lisa Zebro Mrs. Fran van Crisco
- Merle Ann Taylor Nurse Talltale
- Denise Hayes Liza Rowne
- Catalaine Knell Mrs. Fritz L. Pitzle
- Edward B. Randolph Midnight Eaglehead
- Duane Thomas Bad Williams' Ideal
- Carin Berger Nurse Lushtush
More from Charles B. Griffith
More films directed by Charles B. Griffith, best-rated first: Eat My Dust and Wizards of the Lost Kingdom II.
Cars in Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype
22 cars on screen, including the 1979 Cadillac Coupe DeVille Convertible and the 1949 Fiat 500 C.
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1979 Cadillac Coupe DeVille Convertible Important role -
1949 Fiat 500 C Important role -
1979 Ford Econoline Important role -
1976 Chevrolet Nova Minor role
Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “新化身博士” and “A Experiência Fatal”.
- Also known as
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- 新化身博士
- A Experiência Fatal
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Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype?
Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype released?
Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype was released on October 1, 1980.
Who directed Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype?
Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype was directed by Charles B. Griffith.
More films by Charles B. Griffith Who is in the cast of Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype?
Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype stars Oliver Reed as Dr. Henry Heckyl/Mr. Hype, Dick Miller as Irsil / Orson and Herta Ware as Old Lady on a Bus, among 27 credited actors.
Does Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype have a post-credit scene?
No. Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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