The Investigator
“The Investigator has arrived to make our world a better place...”
Synopsis
The Investigator, a benevolent alien from a distant galaxy, selects an Earth boy and girl, John and Julie, to assist him in his mission to make their world a better place. The pair are miniaturized to assist The Investigator more easily, and assigned to prevent the theft by Stavros Karanti of a 14th-century masterpiece from a church on the island of Malta. John and Julie are presented with a car and a boat, scaled to accommodate their miniaturized size and set out to thwart Karanti's plans...
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Gerry Anderson Primer: The Investigator
Type: Featurette • Published 2019-11-30
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 30, 2015
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gerry Anderson
- Screenplay & Story
- Sylvia Anderson
- Original Score
- Vic Elmes, John Cameron
- Original Title
- The Investigator
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 23m
- Production Studios
- Starkits, Group 3
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gerry Anderson
Sylvia Anderson, Shane Rimmer
Vic Elmes, John Cameron
David Lane, Len Walter
Gerry Anderson
Department Leadership Roster
Gerry Anderson
Director
Gerry Anderson
Producer
Sylvia Anderson
Screenplay
David Lane
Editor
Len Walter
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Investigator
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What is The Investigator about?
The Investigator, a benevolent alien from a distant galaxy, selects an Earth boy and girl, John and Julie, to assist him in his mission to make their world a better place. The pair are miniaturized to assist The Investigator more easily, and assigned to prevent the theft by Stavros Karanti of a 14th-century masterpiece from a church on the island of Malta. John and Julie are presented with a car and a boat, scaled to accommodate their miniaturized size and set out to thwart Karanti's plans...
Who directed The Investigator?
The Investigator was directed by Gerry Anderson.
Who stars in The Investigator?
The principal cast of The Investigator includes Shane Rimmer, Sylvia Anderson, Peter Dyneley, Charles Thake, Peter Borg.
When was The Investigator released and how long is it?
The Investigator was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 23m.
Who composed the musical score for The Investigator?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Investigator was composed by Vic Elmes, John Cameron.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Investigator?
The Investigator holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).