The Iceman Cometh

Across the centuries – the war between good and evil can never end.

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When 16th-century Ming guard Fong Sau-ching sets out to capture vicious rapist Feng San, both men end up falling into a glacier to be frozen in time. Thawed out by scientists over 300 years later, the confused guard must learn to cope with the modern world and continue in his quest to vanquish his opponent.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

Runtime

114 mins

Rating

7.19/10

Release Date

12 August 1989

Country

Hong Kong

Cast

Yuen Biao

Fong Sau-ching

Yuen Wah

Feng San

Maggie Cheung

Polly

Lam Chung

Master Chang

Frankie Ng Chi-Hung

Robber

Anthony Wong Yiu-Ming

The Emperor

Eva Lai

Princess Nan Chang

Walter Tso Tat-Wah

Zheng's Uncle

Tai Bo

Pimp

Ka Lee

Chang's Thug

Hung San-Nam

Chang's Thug

Ann Mui Oi-Fong

Mamasan

Alvina Kong Yan-Yin

Hooker

Sarah Lee

Hooker

Stanley Fung Shui-Fan

Santa Claus Gift Bearer

Liu Wai-Hung

Angel Gift Bearer

Elvis Tsui Kam-Kong

Chinese Scientist

Ng Man-Ling

Corey Yuen Kwai

Bum

Wong Jing

Crane Operator

Chow Kwok-Lun

Fat Cat

Helena Law Lan

Hospital worker

Yip San

Palace Maid

Pal Sinn Lap-Man

Thief

Chan Ging

Arms Dealer

Jackson Ng Yuk-Sue

Arms Dealer's Thug

So Tak-Wa

Thief

Kong Miu-Deng

Chang's Thug

Chan Sek

Chang's Thug

Wai Ching

Chinese Scientist

Kan Sek-Ming

Police Sergeant

Sin Wing

Ho Chi-Moon

Chinese Scientist

John Cheung Chan-Sang

Doctor

Eddie Chan Shu-Chi

Chinese Scientist

Lee Wah-Kon

Chinese Scientist

Wong Leung-Sing

Thief

Ng Leung

Chinese Scientist

Choi Kin-Shing

Sing Yan

Polly's Client

Chow Gam-Kong

Chinese Scientist

Richard Yuen Tak

Policeman at Pier

Cheung Wing-Cheung

Policeman at Pier

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