Doctor Who: An Unearthly Child (1963): Cast
Doctor Who: An Unearthly Child is a 1963 adventure drama directed by Waris Hussein, starring Jacqueline Hill as Barbara Wright, William Russell and Trevor Thomas. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Waris Hussein
- Original language
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English - Studio
- BBC
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Doctor Who: An Unearthly Child About?
The premise of Doctor Who: An Unearthly Child without spoilers.
In 1963, teachers Barbara Wright and Ian Chesterton encounter their brilliant student’s mysterious grandfather, known only as the Doctor, and his police‑box time machine. Seeing they have learned too much about his extraterrestrial nature, the Doctor whisks them away, sending them on a journey through time and space.
Doctor Who: An Unearthly Child Cast & Characters
Jacqueline Hill leads the cast as Barbara Wright, with William Russell as Ian Chesterton and Trevor Thomas as Child (uncredited). Directed by Waris Hussein; 35 actors are credited in all.
- Director Waris Hussein
- Jacqueline Hill as Barbara Wright
- William Russell as Ian Chesterton
- Trevor Thomas as Child (uncredited)
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William Hartnell as Dr. Who
Also Starring in Doctor Who: An Unearthly Child
· 31 more- Richard Wilson Schoolboy (uncredited)
- Howard Lang Horg
- Carole Ann Ford Susan Foreman
- Eileen Way Old Mother
- Derek Newark Za
- Jeremy Young Kal
- Al Davis Tribesman (uncredited)
- Alethea Charlton Hur
- Julie Moss Child (uncredited)
- Leslie Bates Tribesman (uncredited)
- Frank Wheatley Tribesman (uncredited)
- Billie Davis Tribesman (uncredited)
- Reg Cranfield Policeman (uncredited)
- Francesca Bertorelli Schoolgirl (uncredited)
- Carole Clarke Schoolgirl (uncredited)
- Heather Lyons Schoolgirl (uncredited)
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- Cedric Schoeman Schoolboy (uncredited)
- Mavis Ranson Schoolgirl (uncredited)
- Brian Thomas Schoolboy (uncredited)
- Roy Denton Tribesman (uncredited)
- Bob Haddow Tribesman (uncredited)
- Bill Nichols Tribesman (uncredited)
- Elizabeth Body Tribeswoman (uncredited)
- Jean Denyer Tribeswoman (uncredited)
- Veronica Dyson Tribeswoman (uncredited)
- Diane Gay Tribeswoman (uncredited)
- Brenda Proctor Tribeswoman (uncredited)
- Lyn Turner Tribeswoman (uncredited)
- Doreen Ubells Tribeswoman (uncredited)
- Antonia Moss Child (uncredited)
- David Rosen Child (uncredited)
More from Waris Hussein
More films directed by Waris Hussein: Her Best Friend’s Husband, Sixth Happiness, A Child’s Wish and The Face on the Milk Carton.
Doctor Who: An Unearthly Child Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “100” and “000 BC”.
- Also known as
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- 100
- 000 BC
- Doctor Who: Das Kind von den Sternen
- ด็อกเตอร์ฮู: เด็กที่แปลกประหลาด
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Doctor Who: An Unearthly Child FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Doctor Who: An Unearthly Child, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Doctor Who: An Unearthly Child?
Doctor Who: An Unearthly Child runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was Doctor Who: An Unearthly Child released?
Doctor Who: An Unearthly Child was released on November 23, 1963.
Who directed Doctor Who: An Unearthly Child?
Doctor Who: An Unearthly Child was directed by Waris Hussein.
More films by Waris Hussein Who is in the cast of Doctor Who: An Unearthly Child?
Doctor Who: An Unearthly Child stars Jacqueline Hill as Barbara Wright, William Russell as Ian Chesterton and Trevor Thomas as Child (uncredited), among 35 credited actors.
Does Doctor Who: An Unearthly Child have a post-credit scene?
No. Doctor Who: An Unearthly Child has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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