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7.2 / 10(5 votes)19771h 40mUnited Kingdom

Doctor Who: The Invisible Enemy

Synopsis

A three-man rocket crew are nearly done with their mission to Titan Base until a course change puts the rocket in the path of a strange cloud in space. By the time they arrive, they have come under the control of a sentient virus which threatens the galaxy. When the TARDIS picks up an emergency message, it flies into the cloud, infecting the Doctor. To save himself and others, he must undertake a dangerous journey.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Derrick Goodwin
Screenplay & Story
Dave Martin, Bob Baker, Robert Holmes
Original Score
Dudley Simpson
Original Title
Doctor Who: The Invisible Enemy
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 40m
Production Studios
BBC

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Derrick Goodwin

Screenplay & Story

Dave Martin, Bob Baker, Robert Holmes

Original Score & Music

Dudley Simpson

Producers

Graham Williams

Department Leadership Roster

Dave Martin

Dave Martin

Writer

Derrick Goodwin

Director

Bob Baker

Bob Baker

Writer

Dudley Simpson

Dudley Simpson

Original Music Composer

Graham Williams

Graham Williams

Producer

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Frequently Asked Questions About Doctor Who: The Invisible Enemy

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

What is Doctor Who: The Invisible Enemy about?

A three-man rocket crew are nearly done with their mission to Titan Base until a course change puts the rocket in the path of a strange cloud in space. By the time they arrive, they have come under the control of a sentient virus which threatens the galaxy. When the TARDIS picks up an emergency message, it flies into the cloud, infecting the Doctor. To save himself and others, he must undertake a dangerous journey.

Who directed Doctor Who: The Invisible Enemy?

Doctor Who: The Invisible Enemy was directed by Derrick Goodwin.

Who stars in Doctor Who: The Invisible Enemy?

The principal cast of Doctor Who: The Invisible Enemy includes Tom Baker, Louise Jameson, John Leeson, Michael Sheard, Brian Grellis.

When was Doctor Who: The Invisible Enemy released and how long is it?

Doctor Who: The Invisible Enemy was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.

Who composed the musical score for Doctor Who: The Invisible Enemy?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Doctor Who: The Invisible Enemy was composed by Dudley Simpson.