Sci-fi thriller

Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead (2009): Cast

Name: Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead
Genre: Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Mystery, Thriller
Released: 2009-04-11
Duration: 59 min
Cast: Michelle Ryan, David Tennant, Daniel Kaluuya, Adam James, Noma Dumezweni

Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead (2009) movie poster

Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead is a 2009 sci-fi thriller directed by James Strong, starring Michelle Ryan as Christina, David Tennant and Daniel Kaluuya. It runs 59 minutes.

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Released: April 11, 2009
Runtime: 59 min
Director: James Strong
Genres: Sci-Fi , Fantasy , Mystery , Thriller
Original language: English
Studio: BBC Cymru Wales
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The story

What Is Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead About?

The premise of Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead without spoilers.

A chance encounter on a London bus with the charismatic jewel thief Lady Christina quickly spirals into danger for the Doctor when the vehicle is inexplicably diverted to a barren, desert‑like world known as the Planet of the Dead. Stranded among the wreckage, the Doctor discovers the planet is infested with a lethal alien Swarm, forcing him to battle the menace while trying to rescue the passengers and find a way back home.

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Cast & crew

Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead Cast & Characters

Michelle Ryan leads the cast as Christina, with David Tennant as The Doctor and Daniel Kaluuya as Barclay. Directed by James Strong; 15 actors are credited in all.

Director James Strong

Michelle Ryan as Christina
David Tennant as The Doctor
Daniel Kaluuya as Barclay
Adam James as DI McMillan

Also Starring in Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead

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Noma Dumezweni Capt Magambo
Victoria Alcock Angela
Lee Evans Malcolm
Paul Kasey Sorvin
Ellen Thomas Carmen
Ruari Mears Praygat
Keith Parry Bus Driver
Glenn Doherty Sgt Dennison
Reginald Tsiboe Lou
James Layton Sgt Ian Jenner
David Ames Nathan

From the director

More from James Strong

More films directed by James Strong, best-rated first: Words of War, Best Possible Taste: The Kenny Everett Story, United and Doctor Who: Voyage of the Damned.

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