Doctor Who: Terror of the Zygons
Synopsis
When the Doctor, Sarah Jane and Harry arrive in Scotland, having received an urgent request for assistance from the Brigadier, they discover that the mysterious force which has destroyed three oil rigs has left giant teeth marks on the wreckage. The mystery deepens, leading them to the shores of Loch Ness where they find that the legendary monster really does exist – and is the murderous tool of the Zygons, aliens intent on overpowering the planet. The Doctor, his companions and UNIT must find a way to defeat the deadly Loch Ness Monster and its controllers, but the Zygons have the terrifying power to change shape. The Doctor's life has never been in more danger, as the line between allies and enemies is tested to the very limit...
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Tom Baker
The Doctor
Elisabeth Sladen
Sarah Jane Smith
Ian Marter
Harry Sullivan
Nicholas Courtney
Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart
John Levene
RSM Benton
John Woodnutt
Duke of Forgill / Broton
Keith Ashley
Zygon
Ronald Gough
Zygon
Lillias Walker
Sister Lamont
Angus Lennie
Angus
Tony Sibbald
Huckle
Hugh Martin
Munro
Robert Russell
The Caber
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Douglas Camfield
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Banks Stewart, Robert Holmes
- Original Score
- Geoffrey Burgon
- Original Title
- Doctor Who: Terror of the Zygons
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Douglas Camfield
Robert Banks Stewart, Robert Holmes
Geoffrey Burgon
Philip Hinchcliffe
Department Leadership Roster
Douglas Camfield
Director
Robert Banks Stewart
Writer
Philip Hinchcliffe
Producer
Geoffrey Burgon
Original Music Composer
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What is Doctor Who: Terror of the Zygons about?
When the Doctor, Sarah Jane and Harry arrive in Scotland, having received an urgent request for assistance from the Brigadier, they discover that the mysterious force which has destroyed three oil rigs has left giant teeth marks on the wreckage. The mystery deepens, leading them to the shores of Loch Ness where they find that the legendary monster really does exist – and is the murderous tool of the Zygons, aliens intent on overpowering the planet. The Doctor, his companions and UNIT must find a way to defeat the deadly Loch Ness Monster and its controllers, but the Zygons have the terrifying power to change shape. The Doctor's life has never been in more danger, as the line between allies and enemies is tested to the very limit...
Who directed Doctor Who: Terror of the Zygons?
Doctor Who: Terror of the Zygons was directed by Douglas Camfield.
Who stars in Doctor Who: Terror of the Zygons?
The principal cast of Doctor Who: Terror of the Zygons includes Tom Baker, Elisabeth Sladen, Ian Marter, Nicholas Courtney, John Levene.
When was Doctor Who: Terror of the Zygons released and how long is it?
Doctor Who: Terror of the Zygons was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Doctor Who: Terror of the Zygons?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Doctor Who: Terror of the Zygons was composed by Geoffrey Burgon.