Doctor Who: Planet of Giants
Synopsis
When the TARDIS malfunctions, it and its travellers land on Earth at the size of insects. They uncover a murderous plot involving a new insecticide, but how can they stop the crime in their miniaturised condition?
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mervyn Pinfield, Douglas Camfield
- Screenplay & Story
- Louis Marks, David Whitaker
- Original Score
- Dudley Simpson
- Original Title
- Doctor Who: Planet of Giants
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mervyn Pinfield, Douglas Camfield
Louis Marks, David Whitaker
Dudley Simpson
Verity Lambert
Department Leadership Roster
Raymond Cusick
Production Design
Daphne Dare
Costume Design
Mervyn Pinfield
Director
Douglas Camfield
Director
Louis Marks
Writer
Verity Lambert
Producer
Dudley Simpson
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Doctor Who: Planet of Giants
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Doctor Who: Planet of Giants about?
When the TARDIS malfunctions, it and its travellers land on Earth at the size of insects. They uncover a murderous plot involving a new insecticide, but how can they stop the crime in their miniaturised condition?
Who directed Doctor Who: Planet of Giants?
Doctor Who: Planet of Giants was directed by Mervyn Pinfield, Douglas Camfield.
Who stars in Doctor Who: Planet of Giants?
The principal cast of Doctor Who: Planet of Giants includes William Hartnell, Carole Ann Ford, Jacqueline Hill, William Russell, Alan Tilvern.
When was Doctor Who: Planet of Giants released and how long is it?
Doctor Who: Planet of Giants was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Doctor Who: Planet of Giants?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Doctor Who: Planet of Giants was composed by Dudley Simpson.