Doctor Who: Planet of Fire
Synopsis
A strange signal from Earth draws the TARDIS to the island of Lanzarote, where Turlough rescues a young American girl, Peri, from drowning. Among her possessions is an artefact bearing an alien symbol - the same triangular mark that Turlough has branded into his arm. The mystery deepens when Kamelion falls under the control of a powerful mind, and the TARDIS travels to the volcanic world of Sarn. As Turlough is forced to face his past, the Fifth Doctor must stop his oldest enemy from harnessing the revitalising powers of Numismaton gas...
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Peter Davison
The Doctor
Mark Strickson
Turlough
Nicola Bryant
Peri Brown
Anthony Ainley
The Master
Gerald Flood
Kamelion (voice)
Peter Wyngarde
Timanov
James Bate
Amyand
Dallas Adams
Professor Howard Foster
Jonathan Caplan
Roskal
Edward Highmore
Malkon
Barbara Shelley
Sorasta
Michael Bangerter
Curt
Richard Simons
Father
Skyler Hammerbacker
Young Malkon
Wolfie Hammerbacker
Pilot
John Alkin
Captain Lomand
Max Arthur
Zuko
Simon Sutton
Lookout
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 7, 2010
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fiona Cumming
- Screenplay & Story
- Eric Saward, Peter Grimwade
- Original Score
- Peter Howell
- Original Title
- Doctor Who: Planet of Fire
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fiona Cumming
Eric Saward, Peter Grimwade
Peter Howell
Hugh Parson, Alastair Mitchell
John Nathan-Turner
Department Leadership Roster
Hugh Parson
Editor
Fiona Cumming
Director
John Nathan-Turner
Producer
Peter Grimwade
Writer
Peter Howell
Original Music Composer
John Peacock
Costume Design
Malcolm Thornton
Production Design
Alastair Mitchell
Editor
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What is Doctor Who: Planet of Fire about?
A strange signal from Earth draws the TARDIS to the island of Lanzarote, where Turlough rescues a young American girl, Peri, from drowning. Among her possessions is an artefact bearing an alien symbol - the same triangular mark that Turlough has branded into his arm. The mystery deepens when Kamelion falls under the control of a powerful mind, and the TARDIS travels to the volcanic world of Sarn. As Turlough is forced to face his past, the Fifth Doctor must stop his oldest enemy from harnessing the revitalising powers of Numismaton gas...
Who directed Doctor Who: Planet of Fire?
Doctor Who: Planet of Fire was directed by Fiona Cumming.
Who stars in Doctor Who: Planet of Fire?
The principal cast of Doctor Who: Planet of Fire includes Peter Davison, Mark Strickson, Nicola Bryant, Anthony Ainley, Gerald Flood.
When was Doctor Who: Planet of Fire released and how long is it?
Doctor Who: Planet of Fire was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Doctor Who: Planet of Fire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Doctor Who: Planet of Fire was composed by Peter Howell.