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Doctor Who: Image of the Fendahl (1977): Cast

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Doctor Who: Image of the Fendahl is a 1977 sci-fi drama directed by George Spenton-Foster, starring Louise Jameson as Leela, Tom Baker and Denis Lill. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.

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Doctor Who: Image of the Fendahl (1977) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Genres
Sci-Fi , Adventure , Action , Drama
Original language
English
Studio
BBC
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Doctor Who: Image of the Fendahl About?

The premise of Doctor Who: Image of the Fendahl without spoilers.

In modern England, the Fourth Doctor and Leela land in the village of Fetchborough just as Professor Fendelman begins experiments on a fossilised skull that should not exist. The skull is an artefact of the Fendahl, a god‑like entity that feeds on life force. As the creature awakens and begins killing, others plot to harness its terrifying power.

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Cast & crew

Doctor Who: Image of the Fendahl Cast & Characters

Louise Jameson leads the cast as Leela, with Tom Baker as The Doctor and Denis Lill as Dr. Fendelman. Directed by George Spenton-Foster; 11 actors are credited in all.

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More from George Spenton-Foster

One more film directed by George Spenton-Foster: Doctor Who: The Ribos Operation.

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Doctor Who: Image of the Fendahl Trailers & Videos

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Doctor Who: Image of the Fendahl FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Doctor Who: Image of the Fendahl, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Doctor Who: Image of the Fendahl?

Doctor Who: Image of the Fendahl runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was Doctor Who: Image of the Fendahl released?

Doctor Who: Image of the Fendahl was released on November 19, 1977.

Who directed Doctor Who: Image of the Fendahl?

Doctor Who: Image of the Fendahl was directed by George Spenton-Foster.

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Who is in the cast of Doctor Who: Image of the Fendahl?

Doctor Who: Image of the Fendahl stars Louise Jameson as Leela, Tom Baker as The Doctor and Denis Lill as Dr. Fendelman, among 11 credited actors.

Does Doctor Who: Image of the Fendahl have a post-credit scene?

No. Doctor Who: Image of the Fendahl has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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