Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype
“You'll love the brute and you'll hate the brute!!”
Synopsis
An ugly, misshapen podiatrist ingests a formula made by a colleague and turns into a handsome, devil-may-care (but violent) ladies' man.
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Top Cast
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Oliver Reed
Dr. Henry Heckyl/Mr. Hype
Sunny Johnson
Coral Careen
Maia Danziger
Miss Finebum
Virgil Frye
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Mel Welles
Dr. Vince Hinkle
Corinne Calvet
Pizelle Puree
Kedric Wolfe
Dr. Lew Hoo
Dick Miller
Irsil / Orson
Tony Cox
Bad William
Charles Howerton
Clutch Cooger
Jackie Coogan
Sgt. Fleacollar
Lucretia Love
Debra Kate
Herta Ware
Old Lady on a Bus
Ben Frommer
Sgt. Gurnisht Hilfn
Mickey Fox
Mrs. Fritz L. Pitzle
Catalaine Knell
Mrs. Fritz L. Pitzle
Jacque Lynn Colton
Mrs. Fran van Crisco
Lisa Zebro
Mrs. Fran van Crisco
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles B. Griffith
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles B. Griffith
- Original Score
- Richard Band
- Original Title
- Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Golan-Globus Productions, The Cannon Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles B. Griffith
Charles B. Griffith, Roger Corman
Richard Band
Robert Primes
Skip Schoolnik
Yoram Globus, Menahem Golan
Department Leadership Roster
Charles B. Griffith
Director
Charles B. Griffith
Screenplay
Skip Schoolnik
Editor
Robert Primes
Director of Photography
Richard Band
Original Music Composer
Yoram Globus
Producer
Menahem Golan
Producer
Roger Corman
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype
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What is Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype about?
An ugly, misshapen podiatrist ingests a formula made by a colleague and turns into a handsome, devil-may-care (but violent) ladies' man.
Who directed Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype?
Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype was directed by Charles B. Griffith.
Who stars in Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype?
The principal cast of Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype includes Oliver Reed, Sunny Johnson, Maia Danziger, Virgil Frye, Mel Welles.
When was Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype released and how long is it?
Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype was composed by Richard Band.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype?
Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).