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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.
Theatrical
Sep 28, 1979
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$13.0M
DVD / Blu-ray
Aug 6, 2002
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Cast
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Malcolm McDowell
H. G. Wells
D
David Warner
Jack the Ripper - John Leslie Stevenson
M
Mary Steenburgen
Amy Robbins
C
Charles Cioffi
Lt. Mitchell
K
Kent Williams
Assistant
A
Andonia Katsaros
Mrs. Turner
P
Patti D'Arbanville
Shirley
J
James Garrett
Edwards
K
Keith McConnell
Harding
B
Byron Webster
McKay
K
Karin de la Penha
Jenny
G
Geraldine Baron
Carol
L
Laurie Main
Inspector Gregson
J
Joseph Maher
Adams
M
M.C. Gainey
London Bobby
C
Clement von Franckenstein
Bobby (as Clement St. George)
R
Read Morgan
Booking Cop
J
Jim Haynie
1st Cop
S
Shelley Hack
Docent
C
Corey Feldman
Boy at Museum
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