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Jack the Ripper |  | Director: David Wickes
Actors: Michael Caine, Armand Assante, Ray McAnally, Lewis Collins, Ken Bones
Studio: LORTV
Category: DVD
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Rating:  31 reviews
Sales Rank: 14524
Format: NTSC
Language: English (Unknown)
Region: 0
Running Time: 188 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.6
UPC: 883316211755
EAN: 0883316211755
ASIN: B00347AIOE
Release Date: January 25, 2010
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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.This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply.\r\n This disc is expected to play back in DVD Video "play only" devices, and may not play in other DVD devices, including recorders and PC drives. \r\n
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 atmospheric and suspenseful! September 11, 2007
bOoKwOrM (usa)
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
Michael Caine plays Inspector Abberline, in this moody and somewhat realistic 1988 made-for-TV film about the Jack The Ripper murders. Plus, this movie also features Armand Assante and Jane Seymour.
This has never seen the light of day on Region 1 DVD,but it really really should. C'mon, whoever owns this, get this released in the U.S! :)
May Actually Be Michael Caine's Best Movie! March 5, 2006
Bradley Headstone (New York)
11 out of 12 found this review helpful
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.
A TV Classic Finally on NTSC!!! December 25, 2009
L. Cabos (planet earth)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
While I am a little miffed that this is part of Warner's overpriced Archive Collection it is nice the great mini-series from a little over two decades ago is finally available! A slam-bang tale from start to finish, chilling with all kinds of potential suspects and a really remarkable sets to make you believe you are back in Whitechapel in street fog and danger. Great performances by Michael Caine, Jane Seymour, Armand Assante, Lewis Collins and Edward Judd. Not to be missed.
This one is worth seeing again and again. July 21, 2006
Sooner Kelly (McAlester, OK)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I happened to catch this awesome film one morning on TBS. I work nights, and wound up staying up half the day to finish watching it. It was too good to turn off. This is definitely one of Michael Caine's best films, and the best "Ripper" film I've ever seen. "From Hell" included. The only problem with this classic thriller: it's a British-made film, and almost impossible to find. I do not yet have my own copy. I am hoping for a DVD release here in America.
Must Have December 22, 2009
Kevin Williams (East Providence, RI)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I first watched this great miniseries back when I was only 10 years old, but I have loved it ever since. I randomly mentioned it to a friend several years ago and he was able to find me a copy of it in VHS. I am so thrilled that there is finally a DVD version here in the states. If you have any interest in the Jack the Ripper mystery, this is a must have movie. It has a great cast and has just enough suspense to keep you on the edge of your seat...even to the point where it is almost uncomfortable...and who doesn't love Michael Caine?!?!?!
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