

Time After Time
1979-09-28 · 112 min · ★ 6.8
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 McDowellH. G. Wells
David WarnerJack the Ripper - John Leslie Stevenson
Mary SteenburgenAmy Robbins
Charles CioffiLt. Mitchell
Kent WilliamsAssistant
Patti D'ArbanvilleShirley
James GarrettEdwards
Byron WebsterMcKay
Karin de la PenhaJenny
Laurie MainInspector Gregson
Joseph MaherAdams
M.C. GaineyLondon Bobby
Read MorganBooking Cop
Jim Haynie1st Cop
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