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Jack the Ripper

Michael Caine (Actor), Armand Assante (Actor), David Wickes (Director) Rated:
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IMDb7.5/10.0
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Genre Television/Miniseries, Television/Crime
Format NTSC
Contributor Michael Caine, Armand Assante, Ken Bones, Lewis Collins, David Wickes, Ray McAnally
Language English
Runtime 3 hours and 8 minutes
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In 1888, a reign of murderous terror struck East London. To this day, the case is unsolved. And the killer is known only by his infamous nickname. But the truth may at last have been found. Based on breakthrough research at the time it was made, this gripping "what if" suggests who wielded the surgically sharp blade of death -- and why his identity has been concealed. Michael Caine plays Scotland Yard's Frederick Abberline and heads a large, flawless cast (including Armand Assante and Jane Seymour) in a movie cloaked in mystery and wrapped in period detail. Was the killer a noted doctor? A famed actor? A police commissioner, clairvoyant or even the Crown Prince? Each raises Abberline's suspecions. Each merits investigation in this gripping whodunit.

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  • Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 1.33:1
  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ NR (Not Rated)
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches; 3.5 ounces
  • Director ‏ : ‎ David Wickes
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ NTSC
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 3 hours and 8 minutes
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ January 14, 2010
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ Michael Caine, Armand Assante, Ray McAnally, Lewis Collins, Ken Bones
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ LORTV
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00347AIOE
  • Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 2
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Sherlock
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Movie!
Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2013
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This is one of my all time favorite movies and I've watched it several times over the years. I'll first give some notes about the only current blu-ray version which offers English or German language options only.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
The only blu-ray version of this movie that currently exists is a Region B German release, so it cannot be viewed on US players.
NTSC/PAL 'all region' blu-ray players are available on Amazon should US customers like to purchase one.

I bought this blu-ray movie from Amazon UK because the total price is currently cheaper than buying from Amazon US.

Viewers can watch the movie & bonus features in either English or German.

Considering this was a 1988 made for TV movie, the audio and video quality are very good.

BLU-RAY BONUS FEATURES:
Some of the blu-ray extras are also found on previous DVD releases. By far, the best bonus feature on this blu-ray is the audio commentary by David Wickes with researcher Susan Davies and journalist Johnathon Sothcott. Susan Davies did 4 years of extensive research on Jack the Ripper and this movie runs along the lines of a particular theory as to who Jack might actually have been, though no one knows for certain and we will probably never know his identity.

There is also a 'Deleted Scenes' extra, but this mostly looks like rehearsal material so in my opinion is not really worth watching a second time. These have Barry Forster as Inspector Abberline, before Michael Caine was finally selected to play that role.

For those unfamiliar with Jack, there is a 'Documentation' extra that briefly recounts the actual events that took place in London, 1888.

It really would have been nice to include actor interviews and commentary as extra features, and this will hopefully be done on future blu-ray releases.

THE MOVIE:
Jack the Ripper was released in 1988 to mark the first centenary of the original events. It was first aired in the US as a 2 part TV mini-series. The movie length is 189 minutes.

It stars Michael Cane in the lead role as Chief Inspector Frederick Abberline of Scotland Yard and Armand Assante as American actor Richard Mansfield playing the lead in the Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde premiere at the Lyceum theatre. Both of these performers were excellent, and I thought all of the players were quite good except for Michael Gothard who over-played the role of Lusk, maybe because that script could have been better and more accurately written to protray the actual Mr. Lusk rather than this hyped up movie version.

The story recounts the murder of 5 prostitutes and the hunt for Jack the Ripper. It is not always factually accurate and does employ 'dramatic license' several times to appeal to audiences, but it is a great movie nonetheless. Director/Producer David Wickes and his crew did an excellent job on this film. The cinematography, realistic Victorian settings and costumes are excellent.

In 1989, Michael Caine won the Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV, and Armand Assante was Nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV. The movie was also Nominated for Best Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV.

Release Date: 21 October 1988 (USA)
DIRECTED BY DAVID WICKES
WRITING CREDITS: DEREK MARLOWE & DAVID WICKES
PRODUCER: DAVID WICKES
ORIGINAL MUSIC BY JOHN CAMERON

CAST:
MICHAEL CAINE - CHIEF INSP. FREDERICK ABBERLINE
ARMAND ASSANTE - RICHARD MANSFIELD
RAY MCANALLY - SIR WILLIAM GULL
LEWIS COLLINS - SGT. GEORGE GODLEY
KEN BONES - ROBERT JAMES LEES
SUSAN GEORGE - KATE EDDOWES
JANE SEYMOUR - EMMA PRENTISS
HARRY ANDREWS - CORONER WYNNE E. BAXTER
LYSETTE ANTHONY - MARY JANE KELLY
ROGER ASHTON-GRIFFITHS - RODMAN
PETER ARMITAGE - SGT. KERBY
DESMOND ASKEW - COPY BOY
TREVOR BAXTER - LANYON
MIKE CARNELL - NEWSVENDOR
ANN CASTLE - LADY GULL
DEIRDRE COSTELLO - ANNIE CHAPMAN
JON CROFT - MR. THACKERAY
ANGELA CROW - LIZ STRIDE
KELLY CRYER - ANNETTE
MARC CULWICK - PRINCE ALBERT VICTOR CHRISTIAN EDWARD
JOHN DAIR - ISENSCHMID
ROY EVANS - DOORKEEPER
JOHN FLETCHER - P.C. WATKINS
SHERIDAN FORBES - MILLIE
HUGH FRASER - SIR CHARLES WARREN
MARTIN FRIEND - NEWSVENDOR
CHRISTOPHER FULFORD - SGT. BRENT
BRUCE GREEN - PIZER
RIKKI HARNET - PICKPOCKET
RONALD HINES - HENRY MATTHEWS
DENYS HAWTHORNE - ASSISTANT COMM. ANDERSON
MICHAEL HUGHES - DR. REES LLEWELLYN
PETER HUGHES - MR. PAULSON
FRANK JARVIS - 1ST PASSERBY
EDWARD JUDD - CHIEF SUPERINTENDENT ARNOLD
GERTAN KLAUBER - LOUIS DIEMSCHUTZ
JON LAURIMORE - INSP. JOHN T. SPRATLING
MIKE LEWIN - DUTY GUARD
ROD LEWIS - MORTICIAN
GARY LOVE - DEREKCODE
GEORGE MALPAS - OLD MAN
ERIC MASON - PUBLICAN
BERNADETTE MILNES - WOMAN IN DOORWAY
JONATHAN MOORE - BENJAMIN BATES
RICHARD MORANT - DR. THEODORE ACLAND
T.P. MCKENNA - O'CONNOR
JOHN NORMINGTON - DRESSER
RONALD NUNNERY - DAVIS
SANDRA PAYNE - MRS. ACLAND
NEVILLE PHILLIPS - CABINET SECRETARY
IAIN RATTRAY - DR. GEORGE BAGSTER PHILLIPS
GEORGE SWEENEY - JOHN NETLEY
DAVID SWIFT - LORD SALISBURY
NORMAN WARWICK - RICHARDSON
BRIAN WESKE - PORTER
MICHAEL GOTHARD - GEORGE LUSK (UNCREDITED)

David Wickes later went on to make a Jekyll and Hyde movie starring Michael Caine, and that is also something you may want to check out.
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King Dimholt
5.0 out of 5 stars May Actually Be Michael Caine's Best Movie!
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2006
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First off, I did see Johnny Depp's "From Hell" (2002). While I did like that version, it concentrated more on horror than history. This version with Michael Caine is more historical. Obviously, no one will ever know the full truth behind Jack the Ripper. However, if the theories in Michael Caine's movie are true, they certainly explain many things. (Why Jack was never identified, why Jack was never caught in the act, why Jack did what he did, etc.) This movie is about 4 hours long, but it is NEVER BORING. Even with only 5 murders for a 4 hour movie, the suspense rarely drops. Interestingly, as in history, there are 5 murders. Yet, the blood and effects are really controlled. (Some directors seem to know that blood in itself is not a scary thing. Rather, the story that surrounds the murders is the more important element. Even more so, excess blood only makes things look unrealistic if not laughable.) Comic relief and misleads are well placed. Another thing I can say about this movie is that we get to know the misleads a bit, and at times even feel sorry for them. Interestingly, this movie cleverly avoids the simple formula of good guy versus bad guy. Scotland Yard and the local police are both trying to stop Jack the Ripper. But do they work together well? Certainly not often! I can't say too much without ruining the story. However, I can say in 4 hours or so, not one moment of the movie is wasted time. Perhaps some of you will feel that Jack the Ripper is the star of this movie. Alright. Maybe he is. But of Michael Caine as the Scotland Yard Inspector trying to put an end to Jack the Ripper's reign of terror, Caine's performance is nothing short of PHENOMENAL. Unlike the fake Hollywood heroes, Michael Caine as Inspector Fred Abberline portrays a realistic hero. He has faults. (He is an alcoholic.) He goes through frustration and rages. At times, he makes jokes. While attentive to his duties, he also has to deal with his ego. (He wants to beat the local cops to Jack the Ripper.) He makes mistakes. (He is brutal with innocent parties at times.) He goes through personal disappointments. (A shattered relationship.) But like a true Charles Dickens hero, he rises above his faults, eventually puts certain grudges behind him, and rises to the occasion of facing Jack the Ripper himself! This movie can make one wonder if Michael Caine deserves a place in history almost on the same level as Sir Laurence Olivier. Hopefully, this movie will be available on dvd and vhs soon. If you like Michael Caine in this, you may also wish to check him out as Alfred in the recent "Batman Begins." "Noises Off" shows a great comical side of Michael Caine. He was also an impressive Scrooge in "The Muppets' Christmas Carol." I'll conclude by saying that Johnny Depp's portrayal of Inspector Fred Abberline in "From Hell" is certainly worth looking at. But Michael Caine's movie is probably the more historically accurate.
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Tired of Fad Diets
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story, Fantastic acting by Michael Caine
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2022
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Title of review says it all. Comes on two discs part 1 and 2. About 2 hours each. Captures Victorian era London very well and engrossing story that explores one of the ACTUAL suspects in the Jack The Ripper killings. Very well done. Perfect watch for a rainy fall weekend.
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John
4.0 out of 5 stars Jack the Ripper
Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2023
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Not the best version I've seen but I like the actors.
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Shikantaza
5.0 out of 5 stars Great cast, great story…
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2022
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A very believable presentation of the Jack the Ripper story.

Michael Caine shines as Aberline, the chief detective searching for Jack. Caine’s supporting cast is excellent.
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A. Jones
5.0 out of 5 stars Televised Mini-Series from 1988
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2012
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Let me put this in perspective with one sentence. I was only 9 years old when this originally aired on television in the U.S. With that said it was a pleasure to revisit this wonderful film after so many years. Thanks oddly enough to my mother, I am a huge fan of this particular version of the ripper story. Years later I found myself bringing her to the local cinema where we watched "From Hell" starring Johnny Depp. She and I later agreed that while the stories were similar, Michael Caine's version is/was/forever will be the best portrayal of Inspector Abberline. The romantic sub-plot with Jane Seymour serves little purpose, but otherwise this is a solid "old-fashioned" detective story. Perhaps I'm being nostalgic, but this film will always have a place in my collection.
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James Goforth
5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of Fiction But Very Entertaining
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2021
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I got into “Ripperology “ while based in the U K during the early 70’s. The conclusions of the producers are way off but the movie is entertaining and has great acting from Jane Seymour and Michael Caine.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing
Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2022
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The mystery lives on or does it really ? 😳Entertaining movie !!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Who was Jack the Ripper?
Reviewed in Italy on June 8, 2023
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Jack the Ripper is now a figure that has entered legend. Like Frankenstein's monster and Dracula, he has become an archetypal type of horror creature, but with one big difference: he definitely existed. In the dark and foggy London of the late 19th century, actually several prostitutes were barbarously murdered by an individual (or individuals) who has (or have) remained unknown to this day, and at this point will probably remain so forever.
Not that there has been any lack of speculation in this almost century and a half about the identity of the 'father' of all serial killers. On the contrary, there have even been too many, the most popular of which (not necessarily the most plausible) even involved members of the royal family, and personalities of the nobility connected to them.
In addition to starring in dozens of volumes of crime reports, he has appeared in countless short stories and novels that have retold his exploits while adding copious doses of fantasy. And of course, cinema and TV could not avoid dealing with the subject in their turn, giving in each of the many versions always different answers to the age-old question: who was Jack the Ripper?
This particular version directed by David Wikes in 1988, exactly one hundred years after the actual events, was a real event for the BBC. A kind of television kolossal, starring very famous actors such as Michael Caine, Armand Assante, Lewis Collins and Jane Seymour, and presenting an accurate reconstruction of London at the time. The director also boasted of having been able to consult the archives of Scotland Yard for the occasion, arriving at the most likely identity of the monster thanks to the documents found. Over the years, this claim has receded somewhat and the answer given by the film has become just one of many possible truths.
This, however, does not detract from the high quality of the show, which, supported by a compelling script, still manages after thirty-five years to emotionally engage viewers like few other things seen on TV.
Highly recommended not only to 'ripperologists', as the passionate scholars of the subject like to call themselves, but also to simple lovers of a good thriller. They will not be disappointed.
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Christer Edh
4.0 out of 5 stars Bra klassiker i fin utgåva.
Reviewed in Sweden on October 15, 2021
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Kanske inte så rå som jag trodde den skulle va men Michael Cain gör en riktigt bra rollprestation. Kul att se den i 16:9 format med helbild. Bra bild och ljud.
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Lola1
5.0 out of 5 stars Esplendida
Reviewed in Spain on July 23, 2021
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De las mil sobre Jack el destripador, es una de mis favoritas. La historia es más que conocida pero el trabajo de los actores y la magnífica ambientación hacen de esta versión una magnífica opción para disfrutar de una buena película
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Isarno
5.0 out of 5 stars Enfin!
Reviewed in France on February 24, 2018
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ça y est, j'ai enfin pu mettre la main sur ce téléfilm! Depuis le temps que je le cherchais! Michael Caine est tout simplement parfait dans le rôle de l'inspecteur Aberline, enquêtant sur les meurtres du célèbre Jack The Ripper.
Pour celles et ceux qui s'intéressent à la véritable historie de ce tueur, la thèse avancée à la fin du film sur l'identité du tueur a été contredite depuis mais aucune importance à mes yeux, ce n'est pas ce qui prime là.
Ce téléfilm dure 3 heures mais franchement on ne les voit pas passer.
Mention spéciale aux seconds rôles, qui jouent vraiment tous très bien.
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5.0 out of 5 stars 10 TIMES BETTER PICTURE QUALITY THAN THE VERY OLD ANCHOR BAY DVD, 100% WORTH BUYING
Reviewed in Australia on December 27, 2021
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UK NETWORK Label has given the 1988 TV broadcast of JACK THE RIPPER a new 2k scanned transfer
and i tell you the new 2k scan looks amazing picture quality about 9.6/10 picture quality
meaning No Grain no Dirt excellent colour restoration the sound mix has been upgraded aswell
with a new 5.1 master mix and again the sound mix sounds excellent about 8/10 for SQ
compare to the old Anchor bay dvd version which only had 5.1 dolby sound mix
this new blu-ray reissue is 10 times better picture quality & sound quality
Network label decided to give the fans 3 viewing experiences on this blu-ray reissue
it's 2 disc set in plastic case, Disc 1 has the original 1:33:1 ratio 2 part TV broadcast
as it was first seen on the old box TV back in 1988 except the transfers are 2k picture quality
with 5.1 master mix there's also optional English subtitles of course
EXTRAS on Disc 1 is the Barry Foster rough cut version which has additional American Funded production
the picture quality is only Digital remaster quality in 1:78:1 ratio
plus other extra is Image Gallery behind the scenes photos from the Production
now Disc 2 is the again original Broadcast TV version but in widescreen 1:85:1 ratio
also given 2k scanned PQ both parts have been edited together to be viewed as feature length film
so you get 3 versions the 1:33: ratio with Black pillars on either side of the screen or the
widescreen ratio 1:85:1, both are 2k scanned transfers anyway with same 5.1 master mixes
and the same optional English subtitles, only difference is the screen ratios
or the 3rd version the rough cut version, so 10 times better blu-ray reissue than the old Anchor bay dvd
this new blu-ray is region B locked Discs so U.S fans will need all regions blu-ray player
so time to scran the very old Anchor bay dvd and buy this new blu-ray reissue 100% worth buying
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