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Time After Time

1979-09-28 · 112 min · ★ 6.8

Adventure · Drama · Comedy · Science Fiction · Thriller

Writer H. G. Wells pursues Jack the Ripper to modern day San Francisco after the infamous serial killer steals his time machine to escape the 19th century.

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Directors
Nicholas Meyer
Production companies
Orion Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 13,000,000

Top Cast

Malcolm McDowellMalcolm McDowellH. G. Wells
David WarnerDavid WarnerJack the Ripper - John Leslie Stevenson
Mary SteenburgenMary SteenburgenAmy Robbins
Charles CioffiCharles CioffiLt. Mitchell
Kent WilliamsKent WilliamsAssistant
Andonia KatsarosMrs. Turner
Patti D'ArbanvillePatti D'ArbanvilleShirley
James GarrettJames GarrettEdwards
Keith McConnellHarding
Leo LewisRichardson
Byron WebsterByron WebsterMcKay
Karin de la PenhaKarin de la PenhaJenny
Geraldine BaronCarol
Laurie MainLaurie MainInspector Gregson
Joseph MaherJoseph MaherAdams
M.C. GaineyM.C. GaineyLondon Bobby
Clement von FranckensteinBobby (as Clement St. George)
Read MorganRead MorganBooking Cop
Jim HaynieJim Haynie1st Cop
Shelley HackShelley HackDocent

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