Doctor Who: The Mutants
Synopsis
The Time Lords send the Doctor and Jo on a mission to deliver a sealed message pod to an unknown party aboard a Skybase orbiting the planet Solos in the 30th century. They are caught quickly in a power struggle between the cruel Marshal of Solos and the young Solonian Ky over the future of Solos - a future that hinges on the contents of the message.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christopher Barry
- Screenplay & Story
- Dave Martin, Bob Baker, Terrance Dicks
- Original Score
- Tristram Cary
- Original Title
- Doctor Who: The Mutants
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christopher Barry
Dave Martin, Bob Baker, Terrance Dicks
Tristram Cary
Dave King
Barry Letts
Department Leadership Roster
Barry Letts
Producer
Christopher Barry
Director
Dave Martin
Writer
Bob Baker
Writer
Tristram Cary
Original Music Composer
James Acheson
Costume Design
Jeremy Bear
Production Design
Dave King
Editor
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What is Doctor Who: The Mutants about?
The Time Lords send the Doctor and Jo on a mission to deliver a sealed message pod to an unknown party aboard a Skybase orbiting the planet Solos in the 30th century. They are caught quickly in a power struggle between the cruel Marshal of Solos and the young Solonian Ky over the future of Solos - a future that hinges on the contents of the message.
Who directed Doctor Who: The Mutants?
Doctor Who: The Mutants was directed by Christopher Barry.
Who stars in Doctor Who: The Mutants?
The principal cast of Doctor Who: The Mutants includes Jon Pertwee, Katy Manning, Paul Whitsun-Jones, James Mellor, Garrick Hagon.
When was Doctor Who: The Mutants released and how long is it?
Doctor Who: The Mutants was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 2h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Doctor Who: The Mutants?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Doctor Who: The Mutants was composed by Tristram Cary.