Doctor Who: The Keeper of Traken (1981)
The Doctor and Adric learn from the wizened Keeper of Traken that a great evil has come to his planet in the form of a Melkur - a calcified statue. The Keeper of Traken is nearing the end of his reign and seeks the Doctor's help in preventing the evil from taking control of the bioelectronic source that is the keystone of the Traken Union's civilisation.
Director: John Black
Genre: TV Movie, Adventure, Science Fiction
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: February 21, 1981
Cast
- Tom Baker - The Doctor
- Matthew Waterhouse - Adric
- Sarah Sutton - Nyssa
- Geoffrey Beevers - Melkur (voice) / The Master
- Anthony Ainley - Tremas / The Master
- Sheila Ruskin - Kassia
- Denis Carey - The Keeper
- John Woodnutt - Seron
- Margot Van der Burgh - Katura
- Robin Soans - Luvic
Screenplay
- Johnny Byrne
- Christopher H. Bidmead (Script Editor)
Music: Roger Limb
Editing: Rod Waldron
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
time travel
More Films by Director: John Black
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Doctor Who: The Keeper of Traken about?
- The Doctor and Adric learn from the wizened Keeper of Traken that a great evil has come to his planet in the form of a Melkur - a calcified statue. The Keeper of Traken is nearing the end of his reign and seeks the Doctor's help in preventing the evil from taking control of the bioelectronic source that is the keystone of the Traken Union's civilisation.
- Who directed Doctor Who: The Keeper of Traken?
- Doctor Who: The Keeper of Traken was directed by John Black.
- Who stars in Doctor Who: The Keeper of Traken?
- Doctor Who: The Keeper of Traken stars Tom Baker, Matthew Waterhouse, Sarah Sutton, Geoffrey Beevers, Anthony Ainley, Sheila Ruskin.
- How long is Doctor Who: The Keeper of Traken?
- Doctor Who: The Keeper of Traken has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Doctor Who: The Keeper of Traken?
- Doctor Who: The Keeper of Traken is a TV Movie, Adventure, Science Fiction film.
- Where was Doctor Who: The Keeper of Traken produced?
- Doctor Who: The Keeper of Traken was produced in United Kingdom.