Quick Facts
DirectorChristopher Barry
Runtime2h 51m
GenresAdventure · Drama · Science-fiction
Release1964-02-01
Film
Doctor Who: The Daleks
1964· 2h 51m· Adventure· Drama· Science-fiction
The TARDIS brings the Doctor, Susan, Barbara, and Ian to the planet Skaro where they meet two indigenous races — the Daleks, malicious mutant creatures encased in armoured travel machines, and the Thals, beautiful humanoids with pacifist principles. They convince the Thals of the need to fight for their own survival.
1964-02-01
Cast & Characters
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Key Crew
DirectorChristopher Barry
WriterTerry Nation
ProducerVerity Lambert
Original Music ComposerTristram Cary
Full cast & crew (27 cast · 13 crew)
Details
Released1964-02-01
Runtime2h 51m
StatusReleased
StudiosBBC
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited Kingdom
Rating7.3/10 · 26 votes
Original languageen