Shakedown: Return of the Sontarans
Synopsis
The space solar yacht Tiger Moth under the command of no-nonsense Captain Lisa Deranne is on a cruise taking some rich misfits on a voyage through space. Unfortunately on their travels they have picked a stowaway, a shape-changing Rutan, a race that has been at war with another race, the Sontarans, since the dawn of time. The Rutan has important news regarding the war and the Sontarans, and upon hearing the news, attack the Tiger Moth and take it over. The Rutan hides itself among the crew and one by one the Sontarans and the human crew are murdered by the Rutan. The Sontarans plan to destroy all life on the Tiger Moth. Can Lisa find out who the Rutan is before the Sontarans destroy her ship and her life?...
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kevin Davies
- Screenplay & Story
- Terrance Dicks
- Original Score
- Mark Ayres
- Original Title
- Shakedown: Return of the Sontarans
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 55m
- Production Studios
- Dreamwatch Media, BBC Pebble Mill, Reeltime Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kevin Davies
Terrance Dicks
Mark Ayres
Dave Hicks
Paul Vanezis
Mark Ayres, Kevin Davies, Gary Leigh
Department Leadership Roster
Kevin Davies
Director
Terrance Dicks
Writer
Mark Ayres
Producer
Kevin Davies
Producer
Mark Ayres
Original Music Composer
Paul Vanezis
Editor
Dave Hicks
Director of Photography
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What is Shakedown: Return of the Sontarans about?
The space solar yacht Tiger Moth under the command of no-nonsense Captain Lisa Deranne is on a cruise taking some rich misfits on a voyage through space. Unfortunately on their travels they have picked a stowaway, a shape-changing Rutan, a race that has been at war with another race, the Sontarans, since the dawn of time. The Rutan has important news regarding the war and the Sontarans, and upon hearing the news, attack the Tiger Moth and take it over. The Rutan hides itself among the crew and one by one the Sontarans and the human crew are murdered by the Rutan. The Sontarans plan to destroy all life on the Tiger Moth. Can Lisa find out who the Rutan is before the Sontarans destroy her ship and her life?...
Who directed Shakedown: Return of the Sontarans?
Shakedown: Return of the Sontarans was directed by Kevin Davies.
Who stars in Shakedown: Return of the Sontarans?
The principal cast of Shakedown: Return of the Sontarans includes Jan Chappell, Brian Croucher, Carole Ann Ford, Sophie Aldred, Toby Aspin.
When was Shakedown: Return of the Sontarans released and how long is it?
Shakedown: Return of the Sontarans was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Shakedown: Return of the Sontarans?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shakedown: Return of the Sontarans was composed by Mark Ayres.