Doctor Who: Frontier in Space
Synopsis
In the 26th century, the Doctor and Jo uncover a plot by the Master to provoke an interplanetary war between Earth and Draconia.
Top Cast
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Jon Pertwee
The Doctor
Katy Manning
Jo Grant
Roger Delgado
The Master
Vera Fusek
President of Earth
Michael Hawkins
General Williams
Peter Birrel
Draconian Prince
Lawrence Davidson
Draconian First Secretary (uncredited)
Timothy Craven
Cell guard (uncredited)
Ray Lonnen
Gardiner
Barry Ashton
Kemp
John Rees
Hardy
James Culliford
Stewart
Louis Mahoney
Newscaster
Roy Pattison
Draconian space pilot
Karol Hagar
Secretary
Harold Goldblatt
Professor Dale
Madhav Sharma
Patel
Dennis Bowen
Prison Governor
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Bernard, David Maloney
- Screenplay & Story
- Malcolm Hulke, Terrance Dicks
- Original Score
- Dudley Simpson
- Original Title
- Doctor Who: Frontier in Space
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Bernard, David Maloney
Malcolm Hulke, Terrance Dicks
Dudley Simpson
John Bush
Barry Letts
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Bernard
Director
David Maloney
Director
Malcolm Hulke
Writer
Barbara Kidd
Costume Design
Cynthia Kljuco
Production Design
John Bush
Editor
Dudley Simpson
Original Music Composer
Barry Letts
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Doctor Who: Frontier in Space
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Doctor Who: Frontier in Space about?
In the 26th century, the Doctor and Jo uncover a plot by the Master to provoke an interplanetary war between Earth and Draconia.
Who directed Doctor Who: Frontier in Space?
Doctor Who: Frontier in Space was directed by Paul Bernard, David Maloney.
Who stars in Doctor Who: Frontier in Space?
The principal cast of Doctor Who: Frontier in Space includes Jon Pertwee, Katy Manning, Roger Delgado, Vera Fusek, Michael Hawkins.
When was Doctor Who: Frontier in Space released and how long is it?
Doctor Who: Frontier in Space was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 2h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Doctor Who: Frontier in Space?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Doctor Who: Frontier in Space was composed by Dudley Simpson.