Doctor Who: The Sun Makers
Synopsis
Far in the distant future, Earth has become uninhabitable, forcing Mankind to colonise first Mars and then Pluto. No longer the coldest planet in the solar system, Pluto is now warmed by artificial suns. The Doctor, Leela and K9 arrive to discover the exploitation of the Megropolis people by the ruling elite, lead by the Collector. Deep in the Undercity, a small group of revolutionaries plot to overthrow the company and the Doctor is forced to fight the oppression of the people using Fire against Fire...
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Tom Baker
The Doctor
Louise Jameson
Leela
John Leeson
K9 Mk. I (voice)
Henry Woolf
The Collector
Richard Leech
Gatherer Hade
Jonina Scott
Marn
Roy Macready
Cordo
David Rowlands
Bisham
William Simons
Mandrel
Adrienne Burgess
Veet
Michael Keating
Goudry
Carole Hopkin
Nurse
Derek Crewe
Synge
Colin McCormack
Commander
Tom Kelly
Guard
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pennant Roberts
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Holmes, Anthony Read
- Original Score
- Dudley Simpson
- Original Title
- Doctor Who: The Sun Makers
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pennant Roberts
Robert Holmes, Anthony Read
Dudley Simpson
Graham Williams
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Holmes
Writer
Pennant Roberts
Director
Graham Williams
Producer
Dudley Simpson
Original Music Composer
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What is Doctor Who: The Sun Makers about?
Far in the distant future, Earth has become uninhabitable, forcing Mankind to colonise first Mars and then Pluto. No longer the coldest planet in the solar system, Pluto is now warmed by artificial suns. The Doctor, Leela and K9 arrive to discover the exploitation of the Megropolis people by the ruling elite, lead by the Collector. Deep in the Undercity, a small group of revolutionaries plot to overthrow the company and the Doctor is forced to fight the oppression of the people using Fire against Fire...
Who directed Doctor Who: The Sun Makers?
Doctor Who: The Sun Makers was directed by Pennant Roberts.
Who stars in Doctor Who: The Sun Makers?
The principal cast of Doctor Who: The Sun Makers includes Tom Baker, Louise Jameson, John Leeson, Henry Woolf, Richard Leech.
When was Doctor Who: The Sun Makers released and how long is it?
Doctor Who: The Sun Makers was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Doctor Who: The Sun Makers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Doctor Who: The Sun Makers was composed by Dudley Simpson.