Doctor Who: The Deadly Assassin
Synopsis
Summoned back to Gallifrey, the Doctor is framed for the assassination of the Time Lord President. To prove his innocence, he must stand for election himself, uncover the traitor in the Time Lord High Council, fight a hooded killer in a nightmare cyberspace world of his enemy's devising and battle against an old foe now out to destroy the Time Lords: The Master.
Top Cast
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Tom Baker
The Doctor
Bernard Horsfall
Chancellor Goth
Peter Pratt
The Master
Llewellyn Rees
The President
Hugh Walters
Commentator Runcible
Angus MacKay
Cardinal Borusa
George Pravda
Castellan Spandrell
Erik Chitty
Co-Ordinator Engin
Derek Seaton
Commander Hilred
Maurice Quick
Gold Usher
John Dawson
Time Lord
Michael Bilton
Time Lord
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Maloney
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Holmes
- Original Score
- Dudley Simpson
- Original Title
- Doctor Who: The Deadly Assassin
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Maloney
Robert Holmes
Dudley Simpson
Ian McKendrick
Philip Hinchcliffe
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Holmes
Writer
Philip Hinchcliffe
Producer
David Maloney
Director
Dudley Simpson
Original Music Composer
James Acheson
Costume Design
Ian McKendrick
Editor
Joan Ellacott
Costume Design
Roger Murray-Leach
Production Design
Terry Walsh
Stunt Coordinator
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What is Doctor Who: The Deadly Assassin about?
Summoned back to Gallifrey, the Doctor is framed for the assassination of the Time Lord President. To prove his innocence, he must stand for election himself, uncover the traitor in the Time Lord High Council, fight a hooded killer in a nightmare cyberspace world of his enemy's devising and battle against an old foe now out to destroy the Time Lords: The Master.
Who directed Doctor Who: The Deadly Assassin?
Doctor Who: The Deadly Assassin was directed by David Maloney.
Who stars in Doctor Who: The Deadly Assassin?
The principal cast of Doctor Who: The Deadly Assassin includes Tom Baker, Bernard Horsfall, Peter Pratt, Llewellyn Rees, Hugh Walters.
When was Doctor Who: The Deadly Assassin released and how long is it?
Doctor Who: The Deadly Assassin was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Doctor Who: The Deadly Assassin?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Doctor Who: The Deadly Assassin was composed by Dudley Simpson.