David Wickes offered a distinctive take on the familiar story, featuring Michael Caine. Filming occurred during the late summer of 1989, and what works well about this adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s 1886 narrative is its willingness to invent new elements. These include details concerning Jekyll's deceased wife, a very angry father-in-law portrayed by Joss Ackland, and a charming sister-in-law who feels co…