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Time After Time poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 81.0 / 100
1979·Adventure / Drama / Sci-Fi·1h 52m

TIME AFTER TIME

“H.G. Wells Races Through Time To Catch Jack The Ripper!”

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.

Above the Line
Nicholas Meyer·DirectorNicholas Meyer·ScreenplayPaul Lohmann·Director of PhotographyMiklós Rózsa·Original Music ComposerDonn Cambern·Editor
Cast
Malcolm McDowell·H. G. WellsDavid Warner·Jack the Ripper - John Leslie StevensonMary Steenburgen·Amy RobbinsCharles Cioffi·Lt. MitchellKent Williams·AssistantAndonia Katsaros·Mrs. TurnerPatti D'Arbanville·ShirleyJames Garrett·EdwardsKeith McConnell·HardingLeo Lewis·Richardson
Full Crew
(6 credits)
Directing· 1
Nicholas Meyer·Director
Writing· 1
Nicholas Meyer·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Paul Lohmann·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Donn Cambern·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Miklós Rózsa·Original Music Composer
Production· 1
Herb Jaffe·Producer
By the Numbers
81.0
OF 100
Master Score
7.0
OF 10
IMDb
87%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$13M
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Time After Time's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Romantic, Hopeful
Composition
Layered
Era
2010s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features four individuals, two men and two women, positioned within the upper half of a large clock face. Their reflections are visible in the lower ”

romancedrama
Key Elements
Clock FaceGolden Clock Hand
Atmosphere
Bright, Warm
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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