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Doctor Who: The Savages
Doctor Who: The Savages
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Doctor Who: The Savages

1966
1h 40m
Science Fiction
Drama
Adventure

Status

Released

Release

1966

Runtime

1h 40m

Storyline

The TARDIS has arrived on a far-distant and seemingly idyllic world. Yet the Doctor, Steven and Dodo learn it hides a terrible secret: the apparently civilised Elders maintain their advanced society by draining and transferring to themselves the life-force of the defenceless Savages.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 40m
Jun 18, 1966
Languages
English
Director
Christopher Barry
Christopher Barry
Production
BBC
BBC
Production Countries
United Kingdom

Top Cast

9 Cast Members

William Hartnell

William Hartnell

The Doctor

Peter Purves

Peter Purves

Steven Taylor

Jackie Lane

Jackie Lane

Dodo Chaplet

Frederick Jaeger

Frederick Jaeger

Jano

Ewen Solon

Ewen Solon

Chal

Geoffrey Frederick

Exorse

Norman Henry

Senta

Patrick Godfrey

Patrick Godfrey

Tor

Peter Thomas

Captain Edal

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