Doctor Who: The Web Planet
Synopsis
On the planet Vortis, the Doctor and his companions aid the butterfly-like Menoptra in their battle against the parasitic Animus and its mind-controlled minions, the ant-like Zarbi.
Top Cast
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William Hartnell
The Doctor
Jacqueline Hill
Barbara Wright
William Russell
Ian Chesterton
Maureen O'Brien
Vicki
Catherine Fleming
Animus (voice)
Roslyn de Winter
Vrestin
Arne Gordon
Hrostar
Arthur Blake
Hrhoonda
Jolyon Booth
Prapillus
Jocelyn Birdsall
Hlynia
Martin Jarvis
Hilio
Ian Thompson
Hetra
Barbara Joss
Nemini
Robert Jewell
Zarbi
Jack Pitt
Zarbi
Gerald Taylor
Zarbi
Hugh Lund
Zarbi
Kevin Manser
Zarbi
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Martin
- Screenplay & Story
- Bill Strutton, Dennis Spooner
- Original Score
- Les Structures Sonores
- Original Title
- Doctor Who: The Web Planet
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Martin
Bill Strutton, Dennis Spooner
Les Structures Sonores
Gitta Zadek
Verity Lambert
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Martin
Director
Gitta Zadek
Editor
Daphne Dare
Costume Design
Bill Strutton
Writer
Verity Lambert
Producer
John Wood
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Doctor Who: The Web Planet
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Doctor Who: The Web Planet about?
On the planet Vortis, the Doctor and his companions aid the butterfly-like Menoptra in their battle against the parasitic Animus and its mind-controlled minions, the ant-like Zarbi.
Who directed Doctor Who: The Web Planet?
Doctor Who: The Web Planet was directed by Richard Martin.
Who stars in Doctor Who: The Web Planet?
The principal cast of Doctor Who: The Web Planet includes William Hartnell, Jacqueline Hill, William Russell, Maureen O'Brien, Catherine Fleming.
When was Doctor Who: The Web Planet released and how long is it?
Doctor Who: The Web Planet was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 2h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Doctor Who: The Web Planet?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Doctor Who: The Web Planet was composed by Les Structures Sonores.