Doctor Who: Death to the Daleks
Synopsis
An energy drain traps the Third Doctor and Sarah Jane Smith on the planet Exxilon with its hostile natives, causing the travellers to make an uneasy alliance with a Marine Space Corps expedition and a squadron of Daleks. The key to escape for all of them lies at the heart of a powerful and mysterious lost city, but only after a series of deadly traps.
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Jon Pertwee
The Doctor
Elisabeth Sladen
Sarah Jane Smith
Duncan Lamont
Dan Galloway
John Abineri
Richard Railton
Joy Harrison
Jill Tarrant
Julian Fox
Peter Hamilton
Neil Seiler
Commander Stewart
Arnold Yarrow
Bellal
Roy Heymann
Gotal
Mostyn Evans
High Priest
Michael Wisher
Dalek Voices
John Scott Martin
Dalek
Murphy Grumbar
Dalek
Cy Town
Dalek
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael E. Briant
- Screenplay & Story
- Terry Nation, Terrance Dicks
- Original Score
- Carey Blyton
- Original Title
- Doctor Who: Death to the Daleks
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael E. Briant
Terry Nation, Terrance Dicks
Carey Blyton
Bob Rymer
Barry Letts
Department Leadership Roster
Terry Nation
Writer
Michael E. Briant
Director
Bob Rymer
Editor
Barry Letts
Producer
Colin Green
Production Design
L. Rowland-Warne
Costume Design
Carey Blyton
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Doctor Who: Death to the Daleks
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What is Doctor Who: Death to the Daleks about?
An energy drain traps the Third Doctor and Sarah Jane Smith on the planet Exxilon with its hostile natives, causing the travellers to make an uneasy alliance with a Marine Space Corps expedition and a squadron of Daleks. The key to escape for all of them lies at the heart of a powerful and mysterious lost city, but only after a series of deadly traps.
Who directed Doctor Who: Death to the Daleks?
Doctor Who: Death to the Daleks was directed by Michael E. Briant.
Who stars in Doctor Who: Death to the Daleks?
The principal cast of Doctor Who: Death to the Daleks includes Jon Pertwee, Elisabeth Sladen, Duncan Lamont, John Abineri, Joy Harrison.
When was Doctor Who: Death to the Daleks released and how long is it?
Doctor Who: Death to the Daleks was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Doctor Who: Death to the Daleks?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Doctor Who: Death to the Daleks was composed by Carey Blyton.