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7.9 / 10(10 votes)19771h 36mUnited Kingdom

Doctor Who: The Robots of Death

Synopsis

The Doctor and Leela must catch a killer on a vast mining ship run by robots and humans.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Michael E. Briant
Screenplay & Story
Chris Boucher, Robert Holmes
Original Score
Dudley Simpson
Original Title
Doctor Who: The Robots of Death
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 36m
Production Studios
BBC

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Michael E. Briant

Screenplay & Story

Chris Boucher, Robert Holmes

Original Score & Music

Dudley Simpson

Producers

Philip Hinchcliffe

Department Leadership Roster

Philip Hinchcliffe

Philip Hinchcliffe

Producer

Chris Boucher

Chris Boucher

Writer

Michael E. Briant

Michael E. Briant

Director

Dudley Simpson

Dudley Simpson

Original Music Composer

Elizabeth Waller

Costume Design

Kenneth Sharp

Production Design

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Doctor Who: The Robots of Death.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Doctor Who: The Robots of Death

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Doctor Who: The Robots of Death about?

The Doctor and Leela must catch a killer on a vast mining ship run by robots and humans.

Who directed Doctor Who: The Robots of Death?

Doctor Who: The Robots of Death was directed by Michael E. Briant.

Who stars in Doctor Who: The Robots of Death?

The principal cast of Doctor Who: The Robots of Death includes Tom Baker, Louise Jameson, Russell Hunter, Pamela Salem, David Bailie.

When was Doctor Who: The Robots of Death released and how long is it?

Doctor Who: The Robots of Death was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.

Who composed the musical score for Doctor Who: The Robots of Death?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Doctor Who: The Robots of Death was composed by Dudley Simpson.