Time After Time
H.G. Wells Races Through Time To Catch Jack The Ripper!
PG 1979 · 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.
Directed by Nicholas Meyer · Written by Nicholas Meyer
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Malcolm McDowell H. G. Wells -
David Warner Jack the Ripper - John Leslie Stevenson -
Mary Steenburgen Amy Robbins -
Charles Cioffi Lt. Mitchell -
Kent Williams Assistant - A Andonia Katsaros Mrs. Turner
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Patti D'Arbanville Shirley -
James Garrett Edwards - K Keith McConnell Harding
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Byron Webster McKay -
Karin de la Penha Jenny
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