Doctor Who: The Deadly Assassin (1976)
Summoned back to Gallifrey, the Doctor is framed for the assassination of the Time Lord President. To prove his innocence, he must stand for election himself, uncover the traitor in the Time Lord High Council, fight a hooded killer in a nightmare cyberspace world of his enemy's devising and battle against an old foe now out to destroy the Time Lords: The Master.
Director: David Maloney
Genre: Science Fiction, Drama, Adventure
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: November 20, 1976
Cast
- Tom Baker - The Doctor
- Bernard Horsfall - Chancellor Goth
- Peter Pratt - The Master
- Llewellyn Rees - The President
- Hugh Walters - Commentator Runcible
- Angus MacKay - Cardinal Borusa
- George Pravda - Castellan Spandrell
- Erik Chitty - Co-Ordinator Engin
- Derek Seaton - Commander Hilred
- Maurice Quick - Gold Usher
Screenplay
- Robert Holmes
- Robert Holmes (Script Editor)
Music: Dudley Simpson
Editing: Ian McKendrick
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
time travel
More Films by Director: David Maloney
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Doctor Who: The Deadly Assassin about?
- Summoned back to Gallifrey, the Doctor is framed for the assassination of the Time Lord President. To prove his innocence, he must stand for election himself, uncover the traitor in the Time Lord High Council, fight a hooded killer in a nightmare cyberspace world of his enemy's devising and battle against an old foe now out to destroy the Time Lords: The Master.
- Who directed Doctor Who: The Deadly Assassin?
- Doctor Who: The Deadly Assassin was directed by David Maloney.
- Who stars in Doctor Who: The Deadly Assassin?
- Doctor Who: The Deadly Assassin stars Tom Baker, Bernard Horsfall, Peter Pratt, Llewellyn Rees, Hugh Walters, Angus MacKay.
- How long is Doctor Who: The Deadly Assassin?
- Doctor Who: The Deadly Assassin has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Doctor Who: The Deadly Assassin?
- Doctor Who: The Deadly Assassin is a Science Fiction, Drama, Adventure film.
- Where was Doctor Who: The Deadly Assassin produced?
- Doctor Who: The Deadly Assassin was produced in United Kingdom.