Doctor Who: The Claws of Axos
Synopsis
A group of gold-skinned aliens known as the Axons land on Earth and offer wondrous technology in exchange for fuel. The Doctor, however, isn't fooled, uncovering the Axons' true nature and once again facing his archenemy the Master...
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Jon Pertwee
The Doctor
Katy Manning
Jo Grant
Nicholas Courtney
Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart
Richard Franklin
Captain Mike Yates
John Levene
Sergeant Benton
Roger Delgado
The Master
Paul Grist
Bill Filer
Peter Bathurst
Chinn
Fernanda Marlowe
Corporal Bell
Donald Hewlett
George Hardiman
David Savile
Winser
Derek Ware
Pigbin Josh
Bernard Holley
Axon Man
Michael Walker
1st Radio Operator
David March
2nd Radio Operator
Patricia Gordino
Axon Woman
John Hicks
Axon Boy
Debbie Lee London
Axon Girl
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Ferguson
- Screenplay & Story
- Dave Martin, Bob Baker, Terrance Dicks
- Original Score
- Dudley Simpson
- Original Title
- Doctor Who: The Claws of Axos
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Ferguson
Dave Martin, Bob Baker, Terrance Dicks
Dudley Simpson
Bob Rymer
Barry Letts
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Ferguson
Director
Dave Martin
Writer
Bob Baker
Writer
Barry Letts
Producer
Barbara Lane
Costume Design
Bob Rymer
Editor
Kenneth Sharp
Production Design
Dudley Simpson
Original Music Composer
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What is Doctor Who: The Claws of Axos about?
A group of gold-skinned aliens known as the Axons land on Earth and offer wondrous technology in exchange for fuel. The Doctor, however, isn't fooled, uncovering the Axons' true nature and once again facing his archenemy the Master...
Who directed Doctor Who: The Claws of Axos?
Doctor Who: The Claws of Axos was directed by Michael Ferguson.
Who stars in Doctor Who: The Claws of Axos?
The principal cast of Doctor Who: The Claws of Axos includes Jon Pertwee, Katy Manning, Nicholas Courtney, Richard Franklin, John Levene.
When was Doctor Who: The Claws of Axos released and how long is it?
Doctor Who: The Claws of Axos was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Doctor Who: The Claws of Axos?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Doctor Who: The Claws of Axos was composed by Dudley Simpson.