Doctor Who and the Silurians
Synopsis
Investigating mysterious power failures and a death at an underground research centre, The Doctor discovers a colony of Silurians - prehistoric, intelligent reptiles who went into hibernation before man evolved. But now they have woken up, and they are prepared to wipe out mankind with a killer plague to get their planet back.
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Jon Pertwee
The Doctor
Caroline John
Liz Shaw
Nicholas Courtney
Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart
Fulton Mackay
Dr. Quinn
Norman Jones
Major Baker
Peter Miles
Dr. Lawrence
Thomasine Heiner
Miss Dawson
John Newman
Spencer
Geoffrey Palmer
Masters
Ian Cunningham
Dr. Meredith
Paul Darrow
Captain Hawkins
Roy Branigan
Roberts
Bill Matthews
Davis
Nancie Jackson
Doris Squire
Gordon Richardson
Squire
Pat Gorman
Silurian
Paul Barton
Silurian
Simon Cain
Silurian
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Timothy Combe
- Screenplay & Story
- Malcolm Hulke, Terrance Dicks
- Original Score
- Carey Blyton
- Original Title
- Doctor Who and the Silurians
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 55m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Timothy Combe
Malcolm Hulke, Terrance Dicks
Carey Blyton
Bill Huthbert, Sam Upton
Barry Letts
Department Leadership Roster
Malcolm Hulke
Writer
Timothy Combe
Director
Barry Letts
Producer
Carey Blyton
Original Music Composer
Barry Newbery
Production Design
Bill Huthbert
Editor
Christine Rawlins
Costume Design
Sam Upton
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Doctor Who and the Silurians
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What is Doctor Who and the Silurians about?
Investigating mysterious power failures and a death at an underground research centre, The Doctor discovers a colony of Silurians - prehistoric, intelligent reptiles who went into hibernation before man evolved. But now they have woken up, and they are prepared to wipe out mankind with a killer plague to get their planet back.
Who directed Doctor Who and the Silurians?
Doctor Who and the Silurians was directed by Timothy Combe.
Who stars in Doctor Who and the Silurians?
The principal cast of Doctor Who and the Silurians includes Jon Pertwee, Caroline John, Nicholas Courtney, Fulton Mackay, Norman Jones.
When was Doctor Who and the Silurians released and how long is it?
Doctor Who and the Silurians was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 2h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Doctor Who and the Silurians?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Doctor Who and the Silurians was composed by Carey Blyton.