The Day of the Triffids
“From the nightmare novel that made the world shudder!”
Synopsis
After an unusual meteor shower leaves most of the human population blind, a merchant navy officer must find a way to conquer tall, aggressive plants which are feeding on people and animals.
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George Hickenlooper on THE DAY OF THE TRIFFIDS
Type: Featurette • Published 2013-07-01
Top Cast
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Howard Keel
Bill Masen
Janina Faye
Susan - Child on the Train
Nicole Maurey
Christine Durrant
Janette Scott
Karen Goodwin
Mervyn Johns
Mr. Coker
Kieron Moore
Tom Goodwin
Ewan Roberts
Dr. Soames
Alison Leggatt
Miss Coker
Geoffrey Matthews
Luis de la Vega
Gilgi Hauser
Teresa de la Vega
John Tate
Captain - SS Midland
Carole Ann Ford
Bettina
Arthur Gross
Flight 356 Radioman
Colette Wilde
Nurse Jamieson
Ian Wilson
Greenhouse Watchman
Victor Brooks
Poiret
Chris Adcock
Train Passenger (uncredited)
Michael Bishop
Flight 356 Pilot (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 27, 1963
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 30, 2003
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$750K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steve Sekely
- Screenplay & Story
- Bernard Gordon
- Original Score
- Ron Goodwin
- Original Title
- The Day of the Triffids
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Budget
- $750K
- Production Studios
- Allied Artists Pictures, Security Pictures Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steve Sekely
Bernard Gordon, John Wyndham
Ron Goodwin
Ted Moore
Philip Yordan, George Pitcher
Department Leadership Roster
Bernard Gordon
Screenplay
Steve Sekely
Director
Ron Goodwin
Original Music Composer
Ted Moore
Director of Photography
George Pitcher
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Day of the Triffids
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What is The Day of the Triffids about?
After an unusual meteor shower leaves most of the human population blind, a merchant navy officer must find a way to conquer tall, aggressive plants which are feeding on people and animals.
Who directed The Day of the Triffids?
The Day of the Triffids was directed by Steve Sekely.
Who stars in The Day of the Triffids?
The principal cast of The Day of the Triffids includes Howard Keel, Janina Faye, Nicole Maurey, Janette Scott, Mervyn Johns.
When was The Day of the Triffids released and how long is it?
The Day of the Triffids was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for The Day of the Triffids?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Day of the Triffids was composed by Ron Goodwin.
Is The Day of the Triffids based on a book or true story?
The Day of the Triffids is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John Wyndham".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Day of the Triffids?
The Day of the Triffids holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).