Doctor Who and the Silurians (1970)
Investigating mysterious power failures and a death at an underground research centre, The Doctor discovers a colony of Silurians - prehistoric, intelligent reptiles who went into hibernation before man evolved. But now they have woken up, and they are prepared to wipe out mankind with a killer plague to get their planet back.
Director: Timothy Combe
Genre: Science Fiction, Drama, Adventure
Runtime: 175 min
Release Date: March 14, 1970
Cast
- Jon Pertwee - The Doctor
- Caroline John - Liz Shaw
- Nicholas Courtney - Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart
- Fulton Mackay - Dr. Quinn
- Norman Jones - Major Baker
- Peter Miles - Dr. Lawrence
- Thomasine Heiner - Miss Dawson
- John Newman - Spencer
- Geoffrey Palmer - Masters
- Ian Cunningham - Dr. Meredith
Screenplay
- Malcolm Hulke
- Terrance Dicks (Script Editor)
Music: Carey Blyton
Editing: Bill Huthbert, Sam Upton
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Timothy Combe
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Doctor Who and the Silurians about?
- Investigating mysterious power failures and a death at an underground research centre, The Doctor discovers a colony of Silurians - prehistoric, intelligent reptiles who went into hibernation before man evolved. But now they have woken up, and they are prepared to wipe out mankind with a killer plague to get their planet back.
- Who directed Doctor Who and the Silurians?
- Doctor Who and the Silurians was directed by Timothy Combe.
- Who stars in Doctor Who and the Silurians?
- Doctor Who and the Silurians stars Jon Pertwee, Caroline John, Nicholas Courtney, Fulton Mackay, Norman Jones, Peter Miles.
- How long is Doctor Who and the Silurians?
- Doctor Who and the Silurians has a runtime of 2h 55m (175 minutes).
- What genre is Doctor Who and the Silurians?
- Doctor Who and the Silurians is a Science Fiction, Drama, Adventure film.
- Where was Doctor Who and the Silurians produced?
- Doctor Who and the Silurians was produced in United Kingdom.