Blake's 7: Orac
Synopsis
A spaceship crashes approaching the planet Cephlon and when the crew of the Liberator answer the distress call they find their own lives endangered. Blake is caught in a desperate race against time to save the lives of the crew and also find the mysterious ORAC. Once in Blake's possession, ORAC predicts the future of Blake and his crew by showing them an image of the Liberator blown to atoms in space. Blake is powerless to alter their inevitable destruction, and when the Liberator is seized by a hostile force, a series of terrifying events sets the prophecy in motion.
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 (voice)
Stephen Greif
Space Commander Travis
Jacqueline Pearce
Supreme Commander Servalan
Tony Caunter
Ensor
Suzan Farmer
Meegat
James Lister
Maryatt
Derek Farr
Ensor / Orac / Satellite
James Muir
Phibian
Sheila Ruskin
Alta One
Harriet Philpin
Alta Two
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 4, 1986
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael E. Briant, Vere Lorrimer, David Maloney
- Screenplay & Story
- Terry Nation, Chris Boucher
- Original Score
- Dudley Simpson
- Original Title
- Blake's 7: Orac
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael E. Briant, Vere Lorrimer, David Maloney
Terry Nation, Chris Boucher
Dudley Simpson
M.A.C. Adams, Sheila S. Tomlinson, Sam Upton
David Maloney
Department Leadership Roster
Michael E. Briant
Director
Vere Lorrimer
Director
David Maloney
Director
David Maloney
Producer
Terry Nation
Writer
Dudley Simpson
Original Music Composer
M.A.C. Adams
Editor
Sheila S. Tomlinson
Editor
Sam Upton
Editor
Malcolm Banthorpe
Editor
Robert Berk
Production Design
Martin Collins
Production Design
Sally Hulke
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
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blake's 7: Orac
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Blake's 7: Orac about?
A spaceship crashes approaching the planet Cephlon and when the crew of the Liberator answer the distress call they find their own lives endangered. Blake is caught in a desperate race against time to save the lives of the crew and also find the mysterious ORAC. Once in Blake's possession, ORAC predicts the future of Blake and his crew by showing them an image of the Liberator blown to atoms in space. Blake is powerless to alter their inevitable destruction, and when the Liberator is seized by a hostile force, a series of terrifying events sets the prophecy in motion.
Who directed Blake's 7: Orac?
Blake's 7: Orac was directed by Michael E. Briant, Vere Lorrimer, David Maloney.
Who stars in Blake's 7: Orac?
The principal cast of Blake's 7: Orac includes Gareth Thomas, Sally Knyvette, Paul Darrow, Jan Chappell, Michael Keating.
When was Blake's 7: Orac released and how long is it?
Blake's 7: Orac was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Blake's 7: Orac?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Blake's 7: Orac was composed by Dudley Simpson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Blake's 7: Orac?
Blake's 7: Orac holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).