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ACTION . 1989 . 1h 54m . 7.3/10

The Iceman Cometh_

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

When 16th-century Ming guard Fong Sau-Ching sets out to capture vicious rapist Fung 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.

Starring Yuen Biao, Yuen Wah, Maggie Cheung
7.3/10
Rating
1h 54m
Runtime
1989
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Across the centuries – the war between good and evil can never end.

When 16th-century Ming guard Fong Sau-Ching sets out to capture vicious rapist Fung 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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Cast
Yuen Biao stars as Fong Sau-Ching in The Iceman Cometh.
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Year context
The Iceman Cometh was released 37 years ago in 1989.
Overview
When 16th-century Ming guard Fong Sau-Ching sets out to capture vicious rapist Fung San, both men end up falling into a glacier to be frozen in time. Thawed ...
The Iceman Cometh is a Action, Comedy, Science Fiction film with a runtime of 1h 54m.

CAST (20)

Yuen Biao
Yuen Biao
Fong Sau-Ching
Yuen Wah
Yuen Wah
Fung San
Maggie Cheung
Maggie Cheung
Polly
Lam Chung
Lam Chung
Master Chang
Frankie Ng Chi-Hung
Frankie Ng Chi-Hung
Robber
Anthony Wong Yiu-Ming
Anthony Wong Yiu-Ming
The Emperor
EL
Eva Lai
Princess Nan Chang
Walter Tso Tat-Wah
Walter Tso Tat-Wah
Zheng's Uncle
Tai Bo
Tai Bo
Pimp
Ka Lee
Ka Lee
Chang's Thug
HS
Hung San-Nam
Chang's Thug
Ann Mui Oi-Fong
Ann Mui Oi-Fong
Mamasan
Alvina Kong Yan-Yin
Alvina Kong Yan-Yin
Hooker
Sarah Lee
Sarah Lee
Hooker
Stanley Fung Shui-Fan
Stanley Fung Shui-Fan
Santa Claus Gift Bearer
Liu Wai-Hung
Liu Wai-Hung
Angel Gift Bearer
Elvis Tsui Kam-Kong
Elvis Tsui Kam-Kong
Chinese Scientist
NM
Ng Man-Ling
Corey Yuen
Corey Yuen
Bum
Wong Jing
Wong Jing
Crane Operator

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
114 min (1h 54m)
Country
Rating
7.3/10 (23 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Iceman Cometh about?
When 16th-century Ming guard Fong Sau-Ching sets out to capture vicious rapist Fung 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.
How long is The Iceman Cometh?
The Iceman Cometh has a runtime of 114 minutes (1h 54m).
Who stars in The Iceman Cometh?
The cast of The Iceman Cometh includes Yuen Biao, Yuen Wah, Maggie Cheung, Lam Chung, Frankie Ng Chi-Hung.
What is the rating of The Iceman Cometh?
The Iceman Cometh has a rating of 7.3 out of 10 based on 23 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (3)

Action Comedy Science Fiction
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