Van Helsing: The London Assignment

2004 0h 33m EN

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6.2

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★6.2TMDB · 177

ActionAnimationFantasyHorror

Synopsis

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It tells of the events before the film, in which monster hunter Gabriel Van Helsing travels to London to investigate a series of horrific, and decidedly supernatural murders, being committed by the mad scientist Dr. Jekyll, in the form of his evil alter-ego, Mr. Hyde.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Hugh Jackman
Gabriel Van Helsing (voice)
Robbie Coltrane
Mr. Hyde (voice)
David Wenham
Carl (voice)
Grey DeLisle
First Victim (voice)
Dwight Schultz
Dr. Jekyll (voice)
John DiMaggio
Coachman (voice)
Scott Mosenson
Palastwache (voice)
Alun Armstrong
Cardinal Jinetta (voice)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Sharon Bridgeman
Writers: Judith Reeves-Stevens, Garfield Reeves-Stevens
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 33-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 22 years ago.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by John Van Tongeren. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Ken Solomon shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Hugh Jackman and Robbie Coltrane and David Wenham carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0406310 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Sharon Bridgeman directs. John Van Tongeren scores. Ken Solomon cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 33-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 22 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Original score by John Van Tongeren. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Ken Solomon shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Hugh Jackman and Robbie Coltrane and David Wenham carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0406310 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.