Doctor Who: The Power of the Daleks
Synopsis
Following the Doctor's regeneration into a new, younger body, the TARDIS lands at an Earth colony on the planet Vulcan in the far future. Mistaken for an official Earth Examiner, the Doctor discovers that a scientist called Lesterson is attempting to reactivate two inanimate, subservient Daleks found in a crashed space rocket. The colonists refuse to heed the Doctor's dire warnings that the Daleks are dangerous.
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Patrick Troughton
Dr. Who
Michael Craze
Ben Jackson
Anneke Wills
Polly
Robert James
Lesterson
Nicholas Hawtrey
Deputy Governor Quinn
Martin King
The Examiner
Bernard Archard
Head of Security Bragen
Pamela Ann Davy
Janley
Peter Bathurst
Governor Hensell
Edward Kelsey
Resno
Richard Kane
Valmar
Peter Hawkins
Daleks (voice)
William Hartnell
The Doctor in the mirror (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christopher Barry
- Screenplay & Story
- David Whitaker
- Original Score
- Tristram Cary
- Original Title
- Doctor Who: The Power of the Daleks
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 26m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christopher Barry
David Whitaker
Tristram Cary
Jim Latham
Innes Lloyd
Department Leadership Roster
Christopher Barry
Director
David Whitaker
Writer
Innes Lloyd
Producer
Jim Latham
Editor
Derek Dodd
Production Design
Tristram Cary
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Doctor Who: The Power of the Daleks
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What is Doctor Who: The Power of the Daleks about?
Following the Doctor's regeneration into a new, younger body, the TARDIS lands at an Earth colony on the planet Vulcan in the far future. Mistaken for an official Earth Examiner, the Doctor discovers that a scientist called Lesterson is attempting to reactivate two inanimate, subservient Daleks found in a crashed space rocket. The colonists refuse to heed the Doctor's dire warnings that the Daleks are dangerous.
Who directed Doctor Who: The Power of the Daleks?
Doctor Who: The Power of the Daleks was directed by Christopher Barry.
Who stars in Doctor Who: The Power of the Daleks?
The principal cast of Doctor Who: The Power of the Daleks includes Patrick Troughton, Michael Craze, Anneke Wills, Robert James, Nicholas Hawtrey.
When was Doctor Who: The Power of the Daleks released and how long is it?
Doctor Who: The Power of the Daleks was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 2h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Doctor Who: The Power of the Daleks?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Doctor Who: The Power of the Daleks was composed by Tristram Cary.