Doctor Who: The Underwater Menace
Synopsis
The TARDIS arrives on an extinct volcanic island. Before long, the travellers are captured and taken into the depths of the Earth, where they find a hidden civilisation — the lost city of Atlantis.
Top Cast
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Patrick Troughton
The Doctor
Anneke Wills
Polly
Michael Craze
Ben Jackson
Frazer Hines
Jamie McCrimmon
Joseph Fürst
Zaroff
Colin Jeavons
Damon
Noel Johnson
King Thous
Tom Watson
Ramo
Peter Stephens
Lolem
Gerald Taylor
Damon's Assistant
Catherine Howe
Ara
P.G. Stephens
Sean
Paul Anil
Jacko
Roma Woodnutt
Nola
Graham Ashley
Overseer
Tony Handy
Zaroff's Guard
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julia Smith
- Screenplay & Story
- Geoffrey Orme, Gerry Davis
- Original Score
- Dudley Simpson
- Original Title
- Doctor Who: The Underwater Menace
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julia Smith
Geoffrey Orme, Gerry Davis
Dudley Simpson
Innes Lloyd
Department Leadership Roster
Julia Smith
Director
Geoffrey Orme
Writer
Innes Lloyd
Producer
Dudley Simpson
Original Music Composer
Alexandra Tynan
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Doctor Who: The Underwater Menace
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Doctor Who: The Underwater Menace about?
The TARDIS arrives on an extinct volcanic island. Before long, the travellers are captured and taken into the depths of the Earth, where they find a hidden civilisation — the lost city of Atlantis.
Who directed Doctor Who: The Underwater Menace?
Doctor Who: The Underwater Menace was directed by Julia Smith.
Who stars in Doctor Who: The Underwater Menace?
The principal cast of Doctor Who: The Underwater Menace includes Patrick Troughton, Anneke Wills, Michael Craze, Frazer Hines, Joseph Fürst.
When was Doctor Who: The Underwater Menace released and how long is it?
Doctor Who: The Underwater Menace was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Doctor Who: The Underwater Menace?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Doctor Who: The Underwater Menace was composed by Dudley Simpson.