Blake's 7: The Beginning
Synopsis
In the far future, freedom fighter Roj Blake, framed by the all-powerful but corrupt Galactic Federation, escapes his captors from his sentence to a harsh penal colony and, helped by a handful of fellow convicts and armed with a superbly-equipped alien spaceship, sets about restoring freedom to the galaxy.
Top Cast
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Gareth Thomas
Roj Blake
Sally Knyvette
Jenna Stannis
Paul Darrow
Kerr Avon
Jan Chappell
Cally
Michael Keating
Vila Restal
David Jackson
Olag Gan
Peter Tuddenham
Zen
Robert Beatty
Bran Foster
Gillian Bailey
Ravella
Alan Butler
Dal Richie
Jeremy Wilkin
Dev Tarrant
Robert James
Ven Glynd
Susan Field
Alta Morag
Margaret John
Arbiter
Michael Halsey
Tel Varon
Glyn Owen
Commander Leylan
Leslie Schofield
Sub-Commander Raiker
Brett Forrest
Krell
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 9, 1985
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael E. Briant, Vere Lorrimer, Pennant Roberts
- Screenplay & Story
- Terry Nation
- Original Score
- Dudley Simpson
- Original Title
- Blake's 7: The Beginning
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael E. Briant, Vere Lorrimer, Pennant Roberts
Terry Nation
Dudley Simpson
M.A.C. Adams
David Maloney
Department Leadership Roster
Michael E. Briant
Director
Vere Lorrimer
Director
Pennant Roberts
Director
Terry Nation
Writer
David Maloney
Producer
Dudley Simpson
Original Music Composer
M.A.C. Adams
Editor
Martin Collins
Production Design
Roger Murray-Leach
Production Design
Robert Berk
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Blake's 7: The Beginning.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blake's 7: The Beginning
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Blake's 7: The Beginning about?
In the far future, freedom fighter Roj Blake, framed by the all-powerful but corrupt Galactic Federation, escapes his captors from his sentence to a harsh penal colony and, helped by a handful of fellow convicts and armed with a superbly-equipped alien spaceship, sets about restoring freedom to the galaxy.
Who directed Blake's 7: The Beginning?
Blake's 7: The Beginning was directed by Michael E. Briant, Vere Lorrimer, Pennant Roberts.
Who stars in Blake's 7: The Beginning?
The principal cast of Blake's 7: The Beginning includes Gareth Thomas, Sally Knyvette, Paul Darrow, Jan Chappell, Michael Keating.
When was Blake's 7: The Beginning released and how long is it?
Blake's 7: The Beginning was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for Blake's 7: The Beginning?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Blake's 7: The Beginning was composed by Dudley Simpson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Blake's 7: The Beginning?
Blake's 7: The Beginning holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).