Doctor Who: The Rescue
Synopsis
On the planet Dido, the Doctor, Ian and Barbara meet two survivors from a crashed spaceship who are terrorised by the monster Koquillion.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christopher Barry
- Screenplay & Story
- David Whitaker, Dennis Spooner
- Original Score
- Tristram Cary
- Original Title
- Doctor Who: The Rescue
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christopher Barry
David Whitaker, Dennis Spooner
Tristram Cary
Verity Lambert
Department Leadership Roster
Daphne Dare
Costume Design
Raymond Cusick
Production Design
David Whitaker
Writer
Christopher Barry
Director
Verity Lambert
Producer
Tristram Cary
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Doctor Who: The Rescue
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Doctor Who: The Rescue about?
On the planet Dido, the Doctor, Ian and Barbara meet two survivors from a crashed spaceship who are terrorised by the monster Koquillion.
Who directed Doctor Who: The Rescue?
Doctor Who: The Rescue was directed by Christopher Barry.
Who stars in Doctor Who: The Rescue?
The principal cast of Doctor Who: The Rescue includes William Hartnell, Jacqueline Hill, William Russell, Maureen O'Brien, Ray Barrett.
When was Doctor Who: The Rescue released and how long is it?
Doctor Who: The Rescue was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Doctor Who: The Rescue?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Doctor Who: The Rescue was composed by Tristram Cary.