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6.8Writer 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.
Released: 1979-09-28112 minDir: Nicholas MeyerAdventure, Drama, Comedy, Science Fiction, ThrillerBox office: $13.0M
Cast
- Malcolm McDowell as H. G. Wells
- David Warner as Jack the Ripper - John Leslie Stevenson
- Mary Steenburgen as Amy Robbins
- Charles Cioffi as Lt. Mitchell
- Kent Williams as Assistant
- Andonia Katsaros as Mrs. Turner
Themes
- san francisco, california
- museum
- time travel
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1970s chase films1970s films about time travel1970s romantic fantasy films1970s science fiction adventure films1979 American films1979 directorial debut films1979 English-language films1979 films1979 science fiction filmsAmerican adventure thriller filmsAmerican alternate history filmsAmerican chase films