Drama horror film

Doctor Who: Horror of Fang Rock (1977): Cast

Name: Doctor Who: Horror of Fang Rock
Genre: Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi, Adventure
Released: 1977-09-24
Duration: 1 h 40 min
Cast: Tom Baker, John Abbott, Louise Jameson, Alan Rowe, Sean Caffrey

Doctor Who: Horror of Fang Rock (1977) movie poster

Doctor Who: Horror of Fang Rock is a 1977 drama horror film directed by Paddy Russell, starring Tom Baker as The Doctor, John Abbott and Louise Jameson. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.

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Released: September 24, 1977
Runtime: 1h 40m (100 min)
Director: Paddy Russell
Genres: Drama , Horror , Sci-Fi , Adventure
Original language: English
Studio: BBC
After the credits: No No extra scene

The story

What Is Doctor Who: Horror of Fang Rock About?

The premise of Doctor Who: Horror of Fang Rock without spoilers.

On the cursed island of Fang Rock, off England’s south coast, rumors of sea‑born beasts swirl around the fog‑shrouded lighthouse. At the turn of the century three lighthouse keepers must confront their deepest fears when a terrifying creature emerges from the ocean, unleashing death upon anything it touches.

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Cast & crew

Doctor Who: Horror of Fang Rock Cast & Characters

Tom Baker leads the cast as The Doctor, with John Abbott as Vince Hawkins and Louise Jameson as Leela. Directed by Paddy Russell; 9 actors are credited in all.

Director Paddy Russell

Tom Baker as The Doctor
John Abbott as Vince Hawkins
Louise Jameson as Leela
Alan Rowe as Colonel Skinsale

Also Starring in Doctor Who: Horror of Fang Rock

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Sean Caffrey Lord Palmerdale
Colin Douglas Reuben / Rutan (voice)
Ralph Watson Ben
Rio Fanning Harker
Annette Woollett Adelaide

From the director

More from Paddy Russell

More films directed by Paddy Russell: Doctor Who: Pyramids of Mars, Doctor Who: Invasion of the Dinosaurs and Doctor Who: The Massacre of St Bartholomew’s Eve.

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