Doctor Who: An Unearthly Child
Synopsis
Barbara Wright and Ian Chesterton, two humble teachers during 1963, discover a genius student's grandfather, simply known as "the Doctor", and his police box time machine. Deciding that the pair knows too much about his otherworldly origins, they are whisked away on a journey through time and space.
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William Hartnell
The Doctor
William Russell
Ian Chesterton
Jacqueline Hill
Barbara Wright
Carole Ann Ford
Susan Foreman
Derek Newark
Za
Alethea Charlton
Hur
Eileen Way
Old Mother
Jeremy Young
Kal
Howard Lang
Horg
Reg Cranfield
Policeman (uncredited)
Francesca Bertorelli
Schoolgirl (uncredited)
Carole Clarke
Schoolgirl (uncredited)
Heather Lyons
Schoolgirl (uncredited)
Mavis Ranson
Schoolgirl (uncredited)
Cedric Schoeman
Schoolboy (uncredited)
Brian Thomas
Schoolboy (uncredited)
Richard Wilson
Schoolboy (uncredited)
Leslie Bates
Tribesman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 27, 2018
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Waris Hussein
- Screenplay & Story
- Anthony Coburn, David Whitaker
- Original Score
- Norman Kay
- Original Title
- Doctor Who: An Unearthly Child
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Waris Hussein
Anthony Coburn, David Whitaker
Norman Kay
John House
Verity Lambert, Rex Tucker
Department Leadership Roster
Maureen Heneghan
Costume Design
Anthony Coburn
Writer
Waris Hussein
Director
Verity Lambert
Producer
Peter Brachacki
Production Design
Rex Tucker
Producer
Barry Newbery
Production Design
John House
Editor
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What is Doctor Who: An Unearthly Child about?
Barbara Wright and Ian Chesterton, two humble teachers during 1963, discover a genius student's grandfather, simply known as "the Doctor", and his police box time machine. Deciding that the pair knows too much about his otherworldly origins, they are whisked away on a journey through time and space.
Who directed Doctor Who: An Unearthly Child?
Doctor Who: An Unearthly Child was directed by Waris Hussein.
Who stars in Doctor Who: An Unearthly Child?
The principal cast of Doctor Who: An Unearthly Child includes William Hartnell, William Russell, Jacqueline Hill, Carole Ann Ford, Derek Newark.
When was Doctor Who: An Unearthly Child released and how long is it?
Doctor Who: An Unearthly Child was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Doctor Who: An Unearthly Child?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Doctor Who: An Unearthly Child was composed by Norman Kay.