Doctor Who: The Pirate Planet (1978)

Cast

• Tom Baker - The Doctor
• Mary Tamm - Romana
• John Leeson - K-9 (voice)
• Bruce Purchase - The Pirate Captain
• Andrew Robertson - Mr. Fibuli
• Rosalind Lloyd - Nurse
• David Warwick - Kimus
• David Sibley - Pralix
• Ralph Michael - Balaton
• Primi Townsend - Mula

Screenplay

• Douglas Adams
• Anthony Read (Script Editor)

Keywords

time travel

Trailer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Doctor Who: The Pirate Planet about?

The Doctor and Romana learn the second segment of the Key to Time is on the planet Calufrax. Yet they arrive on a planet called Zanak, which has been hollowed out and fitted with hyperspace engines, allowing its insane, half-robot Captain to materialise it around smaller planets and plunder their resources.

Who directed Doctor Who: The Pirate Planet?

Doctor Who: The Pirate Planet was directed by Pennant Roberts.

Who stars in Doctor Who: The Pirate Planet?

Doctor Who: The Pirate Planet stars Tom Baker, Mary Tamm, John Leeson, Bruce Purchase, Andrew Robertson, Rosalind Lloyd.

How long is Doctor Who: The Pirate Planet?

Doctor Who: The Pirate Planet has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).

What genre is Doctor Who: The Pirate Planet?

Doctor Who: The Pirate Planet is a Action, Adventure, Drama, Science Fiction, TV Movie film.

Where was Doctor Who: The Pirate Planet produced?

Doctor Who: The Pirate Planet was produced in United Kingdom.