Fong Sau-Ching (played by Yuen Biao) is a protagonist in The Iceman Cometh.
A 16th-century Ming guard tasked with capturing the ruthless villain. After a magical artifact transports him to 1980s Kowloon, he works as a bodyguard for a prostitute named Polly while continuing his pursuit. He eventually crafts a sword, defeats his quarry on a rooftop, and uses the time-travel device to return to his era. Fung San (played by Yuen Wah) is a protagonist in The Iceman Cometh.
A ruthless 16th-century villain notorious for murdering women. After stealing a magical Black Jade Buddha, he time travels to 1980s Hong Kong and becomes a thief. He kills his crime boss, kidnaps Polly, and is ultimately killed by Fong Sau-Ching on a rooftop before Fong activates the time device. Polly (played by Maggie Cheung) appears in The Iceman Cometh.
A 1980s prostitute who hires Fong Sau-Ching as her servant and bodyguard in exchange for help obtaining an ID card. Though initially using him, she later becomes a target of Fung San. After Fong saves her and confesses his feelings, she quits prostitution and later encounters a man resembling Fong. Master Chang (played by Lam Chung) appears in The Iceman Cometh.
Chang's Thug (played by Hung San-Nam) appears in The Iceman Cometh.
Robber (played by Frankie Ng Chi-Hung) appears in The Iceman Cometh.
Chinese Scientist (played by Elvis Tsui Kam-Kong) appears in The Iceman Cometh.
Angel Gift Bearer (played by Liu Wai-Hung) appears in The Iceman Cometh.
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Characters
Fong Sau-Ching
(played by Yuen Biao) — protagonist
A 16th-century Ming guard tasked with capturing the ruthless villain. After a magical artifact transports him to 1980s Kowloon, he works as a bodyguard for a prostitute named Polly while continuing hi...
Fung San
(played by Yuen Wah) — protagonist
A ruthless 16th-century villain notorious for murdering women. After stealing a magical Black Jade Buddha, he time travels to 1980s Hong Kong and becomes a thief. He kills his crime boss, kidnaps Poll...
Polly
(played by Maggie Cheung) — supporting
A 1980s prostitute who hires Fong Sau-Ching as her servant and bodyguard in exchange for help obtaining an ID card. Though initially using him, she later becomes a target of Fung San. After Fong saves...
Master Chang
(played by Lam Chung) — supporting
Chang's Thug
(played by Hung San-Nam) — supporting
Robber
(played by Frankie Ng Chi-Hung) — supporting
Chinese Scientist
(played by Elvis Tsui Kam-Kong) — minor
Angel Gift Bearer
(played by Liu Wai-Hung) — minor
Crane Operator
(played by Wong Jing) — minor
Hooker
(played by Sarah Lee) — minor
Hooker
(played by Alvina Kong Yan-Yin) — minor
Mamasan
(played by Ann Mui Oi-Fong) — minor
Fat Cat
(played by Chow Kwok-Lun) — minor
Santa Claus Gift Bearer
(played by Stanley Fung Shui-Fan) — minor
The Emperor
(played by Anthony Wong Yiu-Ming) — supporting
Ruler of the Ming Dynasty who tasks Fong Sau-Ching with capturing the villain. He becomes furious after a princess is murdered and grants Fong a final 20-day deadline to succeed, setting the entire pl...
Bum
(played by Corey Yuen) — minor
Princess Nan Chang
(played by Eva Lai) — supporting
A royal figure murdered by Fung San in the 16th century. Her death directly triggers the Emperor's wrath and his subsequent decree granting Fong Sau-Ching a final chance to capture the villain.
Zheng's Uncle
(played by Walter Tso Tat-Wah) — supporting
Pimp
(played by Tai Bo) — supporting
Chang's Thug
(played by Ka Lee) — supporting
Directed by Clarence Ford
The Iceman Cometh (1989) · 7.4/10 · action, comedy, science-fiction
