Doctor Who: The Krotons
Synopsis
The TARDIS arrives on the unnamed planet of the Gonds, who are ruled and taught in a form of self-perpetuating slavery by the alien Krotons — crystalline beings whose ship, the Dynatrope, crash-landed there thousands of years earlier after being damaged in a space battle. The Krotons are in suspended animation, in a crystalline slurry form, awaiting a time when they can be reconstituted by absorption of mental energy. Periodically, the two most brilliant Gond students are received into the Dynatrope, nominally to become "companions of the Krotons", but in truth to have their mental energy drained, after which they are killed.
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Patrick Troughton
The Doctor
Frazer Hines
Jamie McCrimmon
Wendy Padbury
Zoe Heriot
James Copeland
Selris
James Cairncross
Beta
Gilbert Wynne
Thara
Philip Madoc
Eelek
Terence Brown
Abu
Madeleine Mills
Vana
Richard Ireson
Axus
Maurice Selwyn
Custodian
Bronson Shaw
Student
Roy Skelton
Kroton Voice
Patrick Tull
Kroton Voice
Robert La'Bassiere
Kroton
Miles Northover
Kroton
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Maloney
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Holmes, Terrance Dicks
- Original Score
- Brian Hodgson
- Original Title
- Doctor Who: The Krotons
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Maloney
Robert Holmes, Terrance Dicks
Brian Hodgson
Martyn Day
Peter Bryant
Department Leadership Roster
David Maloney
Director
Robert Holmes
Writer
Peter Bryant
Producer
Brian Hodgson
Original Music Composer
Raymond London
Production Design
Martyn Day
Editor
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What is Doctor Who: The Krotons about?
The TARDIS arrives on the unnamed planet of the Gonds, who are ruled and taught in a form of self-perpetuating slavery by the alien Krotons — crystalline beings whose ship, the Dynatrope, crash-landed there thousands of years earlier after being damaged in a space battle. The Krotons are in suspended animation, in a crystalline slurry form, awaiting a time when they can be reconstituted by absorption of mental energy. Periodically, the two most brilliant Gond students are received into the Dynatrope, nominally to become "companions of the Krotons", but in truth to have their mental energy drained, after which they are killed.
Who directed Doctor Who: The Krotons?
Doctor Who: The Krotons was directed by David Maloney.
Who stars in Doctor Who: The Krotons?
The principal cast of Doctor Who: The Krotons includes Patrick Troughton, Frazer Hines, Wendy Padbury, James Copeland, James Cairncross.
When was Doctor Who: The Krotons released and how long is it?
Doctor Who: The Krotons was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Doctor Who: The Krotons?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Doctor Who: The Krotons was composed by Brian Hodgson.