Edge of Sanity
“Beware the beast within!”
Synopsis
When his experiments into a powerful new anesthetic go hideously awry, respected physician Dr. Jekyll transforms into the hideous Jack Hyde. As his wife Elisabeth passes her time in charitable work, rehabilitating the district's fallen women, Hyde is drawn into an escalating cycle of lust and murder that seems to know no bounds.
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Top Cast
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Anthony Perkins
Dr. Henry Jekyll / Jack "The Ripper" Hyde
Glynis Barber
Elisabeth Jekyll
Sarah Maur Thorp
Susannah
David Lodge
Underwood
Ben Cole
Johnny
Ray Jewers
Newcomen
Jill Melford
Flora
Lisa Davis
Maria
Noel Coleman
Egglestone
Briony McRoberts
Ann Underwood
Mark Elliott
Lanyon
Harry Landis
Coroner
Jill Pearson
Mrs. Egglestone
Basil Hoskins
Mr. Bottingham
Ruth Burnett
Margot
Carolyn Cortez
Maggie
Cathy Murphy
Cockney Prostitute
Claudia Udy
Liza
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 14, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 1, 1991
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$102K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gérard Kikoïne
- Screenplay & Story
- Ron Raley, J.P. Félix
- Original Score
- Frédéric Talgorn
- Original Title
- Edge of Sanity
- Country of Origin
- France, Hungary, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Worldwide Gross
- $102K
- Production Studios
- Allied Vision, Hungarofilm, Allied Cine Group Pic II
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gérard Kikoïne
Ron Raley, J.P. Félix, Robert Louis Stevenson
Frédéric Talgorn
Tony Spratling
Malcolm Cooke
Jacques Fiorentino, Peter A. McRae, Harry Alan Towers, Edward Simons
Department Leadership Roster
Gérard Kikoïne
Director
Ron Raley
Screenplay
J.P. Félix
Screenplay
Jacques Fiorentino
Producer
Jean Charles Dedieu
Production Design
Frédéric Talgorn
Original Music Composer
Tony Spratling
Director of Photography
Malcolm Cooke
Editor
Harry Alan Towers
Producer
Edward Simons
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Edge of Sanity
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Edge of Sanity about?
When his experiments into a powerful new anesthetic go hideously awry, respected physician Dr. Jekyll transforms into the hideous Jack Hyde. As his wife Elisabeth passes her time in charitable work, rehabilitating the district's fallen women, Hyde is drawn into an escalating cycle of lust and murder that seems to know no bounds.
Who directed Edge of Sanity?
Edge of Sanity was directed by Gérard Kikoïne.
Who stars in Edge of Sanity?
The principal cast of Edge of Sanity includes Anthony Perkins, Glynis Barber, Sarah Maur Thorp, David Lodge, Ben Cole.
When was Edge of Sanity released and how long is it?
Edge of Sanity was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
How much did Edge of Sanity make at the box office?
Edge of Sanity grossed $102K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Edge of Sanity?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Edge of Sanity was composed by Frédéric Talgorn.
Is Edge of Sanity based on a book or true story?
Edge of Sanity is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Robert Louis Stevenson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Edge of Sanity?
Edge of Sanity holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).