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The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll (1960): Cast & Plot

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The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll is a 1960 sci-fi horror film directed by Terence Fisher, starring Paul Massie as Dr. Jekyll / Mr. Hyde, Dawn Addams and Christopher Lee. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.

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The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll (1960) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 28m (88 min)
Director
Terence Fisher
Genres
Horror , Sci-Fi
Original language
English
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The story

What Is The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll About?

The premise of The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

After a series of scientific experiments aimed at unlocking the inner self and controlling human personalities, the benevolent Dr. Henry Jekyll inadvertently frees his darker alter ego, Edward Hyde, a sadistic, murderous creature whose sole pleasure is killing. The story pits Jekyll’s kindness against Hyde’s cruelty.

The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll Themes & Keywords

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  • transformation
  • cheating wife
  • 19th century
  • split personality
  • alter ego
  • based on novel
  • character name in title
  • diary
  • snake bite
  • inquest
  • dancer
  • mask
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  • obsession
  • revenge
  • rape
  • falling to death
  • fire
  • arson
  • womanizer
  • suicide
  • seduction
  • mistress
  • laboratory
  • london england
  • serum
  • dr. jekyll and mr. hyde characters
  • horse and carriage
  • jekyll and hyde
  • dr. henry jekyll character
  • mr. edward hyde character
  • scientist
  • love triangle
  • scientific experiment
  • syringe
  • injection
  • identity crisis
  • hedonism
  • journal
  • snake dancer
  • snake
  • playboy
  • cuckold
  • inner struggle
  • monkey
  • test animal
  • experimenting on animals
  • experimenting on oneself
  • self experimentation
  • addiction
  • dancing girl
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Cast & crew

The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll Cast & Characters

Paul Massie leads the cast as Dr. Jekyll / Mr. Hyde, with Dawn Addams as Kitty Jekyll and Christopher Lee as Paul Allen. Directed by Terence Fisher; 19 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Terence Fisher

More films directed by Terence Fisher, best-rated first: Horror of Dracula, The Mummy, The Curse of Frankenstein and Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell.

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Plot

The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll Plot Summary

What happens in The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In London in 1874, Dr. Henry Jekyll [Paul Massie] is a mild-mannered physician whose personal life becomes entangled with his wife Kitty Jekyll [Dawn Addams], while he leans into dangerous curiosity about the depths of the human mind. Kitty’s loyalties are tested as she becomes involved with his friend Paul Allen [Christopher Lee], a charismatic figure who often borrows money from Jekyll. The trio’s tangled relationships unfold against a backdrop of high society, tense secrets, and a city that never fully trusts what it cannot see.

Full summary

The whole story of The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll, scene by scene

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Videos

The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.

The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll (1960) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
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Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Details

The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll Also Known As

18 alternative titles, including “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” and “House of Fright”.

Also known as
  • Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
  • House of Fright
  • Jekyll's Inferno
  • Dr Jekylls två ansikten
  • İki Yüzlü Doktor
  • Schlag 12 in London
  • Il mostro di Londra
  • Les Deux visages du Dr Jekyll
  • O Monstro de Duas Faces
  • Las dos caras del Dr. Jekyll
  • Las dos caras del Dr.Jekyll
  • 吉柯博士的两副面孔
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  • Dvě tváře Dr. Jekylla
  • 더 투 페이시스 오브 닥터 지킬
  • Dr. Jekylls to ansigter
  • Два лица доктора Джекила
  • Dr Jekylls 2 ansikten
  • Dr. Jekll'ın İki Yüzü

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FAQ

The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll?

The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

When was The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll released?

The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll was released on October 24, 1960.

Who directed The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll?

The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll was directed by Terence Fisher.

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Who is in the cast of The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll?

The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll stars Paul Massie as Dr. Jekyll / Mr. Hyde, Dawn Addams as Kitty Jekyll and Christopher Lee as Paul Allen, among 19 credited actors.

Does The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll have a post-credit scene?

No. The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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