Doctor Who: The Sea Devils
Synopsis
The Doctor and Jo visit the Master in his high-security prison on an island off the south coast of England. The governor, Colonel Trenchard, says ships have been disappearing mysteriously at sea. The Doctor discovers that Trenchard and the Master are in league to contact the Sea Devils, a race of reptiles in hibernation in a base beneath the sea, who have been awoken by recent work on a nearby sea fort. The Master intends to use his new allies to help him conquer the world!
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Jon Pertwee
The Doctor
Roger Delgado
The Master
Katy Manning
Jo Grant
Edwin Richfield
Captain Hart
Clive Morton
Trenchard
June Murphy
3rd Officer Jane Blythe
Donald Sumpter
Commander Ridgeway
David Griffin
Lt. Commander Mitchell
Hugh Futcher
Hickman
Royston Tickner
Robbins
Pat Gorman
Sea Devil
Peter Forbes-Robertson
Chief Sea Devil
Declan Mulholland
Clark
Alec Wallis
Ldg. Telegraphist Bowman
Brian Justice
Castle Guard Wilson
Terry Walsh
Castle Guard Barclay
Eric Mason
C.P.O. Smedley
Christopher Wray
Ldg. Seaman Lovell
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael E. Briant
- Screenplay & Story
- Malcolm Hulke, Terrance Dicks
- Original Score
- Malcolm Clarke
- Original Title
- Doctor Who: The Sea Devils
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael E. Briant
Malcolm Hulke, Terrance Dicks
Malcolm Clarke
Martyn Day
Barry Letts
Department Leadership Roster
Michael E. Briant
Director
Malcolm Hulke
Writer
Barry Letts
Producer
Malcolm Clarke
Original Music Composer
Martyn Day
Editor
Maggie Fletcher
Costume Design
Tony Snoaden
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Doctor Who: The Sea Devils
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What is Doctor Who: The Sea Devils about?
The Doctor and Jo visit the Master in his high-security prison on an island off the south coast of England. The governor, Colonel Trenchard, says ships have been disappearing mysteriously at sea. The Doctor discovers that Trenchard and the Master are in league to contact the Sea Devils, a race of reptiles in hibernation in a base beneath the sea, who have been awoken by recent work on a nearby sea fort. The Master intends to use his new allies to help him conquer the world!
Who directed Doctor Who: The Sea Devils?
Doctor Who: The Sea Devils was directed by Michael E. Briant.
Who stars in Doctor Who: The Sea Devils?
The principal cast of Doctor Who: The Sea Devils includes Jon Pertwee, Roger Delgado, Katy Manning, Edwin Richfield, Clive Morton.
When was Doctor Who: The Sea Devils released and how long is it?
Doctor Who: The Sea Devils was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 2h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Doctor Who: The Sea Devils?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Doctor Who: The Sea Devils was composed by Malcolm Clarke.