Doctor Who: The Horns of Nimon
Synopsis
After the TARDIS collides with a spacecraft delivering human tributes to the evil bull-like Nimon, the Doctor and Romana must stop the fearsome alien's quest to rule the galaxy.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kenny McBain
- Screenplay & Story
- Anthony Read, Douglas Adams
- Original Score
- Dudley Simpson
- Original Title
- Doctor Who: The Horns of Nimon
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kenny McBain
Anthony Read, Douglas Adams
Dudley Simpson
Rod Waldron
Graham Williams
Department Leadership Roster
Rod Waldron
Editor
June Hudson
Costume Design
Graeme Story
Production Design
Graham Williams
Producer
Anthony Read
Writer
Kenny McBain
Director
Dudley Simpson
Original Music Composer
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Doctor Who: The Horns of Nimon
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What is Doctor Who: The Horns of Nimon about?
After the TARDIS collides with a spacecraft delivering human tributes to the evil bull-like Nimon, the Doctor and Romana must stop the fearsome alien's quest to rule the galaxy.
Who directed Doctor Who: The Horns of Nimon?
Doctor Who: The Horns of Nimon was directed by Kenny McBain.
Who stars in Doctor Who: The Horns of Nimon?
The principal cast of Doctor Who: The Horns of Nimon includes Tom Baker, Lalla Ward, David Brierly, Graham Crowden, Michael Osborne.
When was Doctor Who: The Horns of Nimon released and how long is it?
Doctor Who: The Horns of Nimon was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Doctor Who: The Horns of Nimon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Doctor Who: The Horns of Nimon was composed by Dudley Simpson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Doctor Who: The Horns of Nimon?
Doctor Who: The Horns of Nimon holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).