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Doctor Who: The Ambassadors of Death (1970): Cast

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Doctor Who: The Ambassadors of Death is a 1970 adventure drama directed by Michael Ferguson, starring Jon Pertwee as The Doctor, Nicholas Courtney and Cyril Shaps. It runs 2 hours 55 minutes.

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Doctor Who: The Ambassadors of Death (1970) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 55m (175 min)
Director
Michael Ferguson
Genres
Drama , Adventure , Sci-Fi
Original language
English
Studio
BBC
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Doctor Who: The Ambassadors of Death About?

The premise of Doctor Who: The Ambassadors of Death without spoilers.

After a Mars rescue, the returning astronauts are seized, appearing irradiated and able to kill with a single touch. The Doctor discovers they are alien ambassadors forced into hostility and races to their mothership. He follows them while Liz is kidnapped, leaving the Brigadier uncertain whom to trust.

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Cast & crew

Doctor Who: The Ambassadors of Death Cast & Characters

Jon Pertwee leads the cast as The Doctor, with Nicholas Courtney as Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart and Cyril Shaps as Lennox. Directed by Michael Ferguson; 32 actors are credited in all.

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More from Michael Ferguson

More films directed by Michael Ferguson: Doctor Who: The Claws of Axos and Doctor Who: The War Machines.

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Doctor Who: The Ambassadors of Death Also Known As

Also known as “ด็อกเตอร์ฮู: ทูตแห่งความตาย”.

Also known as
  • ด็อกเตอร์ฮู: ทูตแห่งความตาย

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Doctor Who: The Ambassadors of Death FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Doctor Who: The Ambassadors of Death, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Doctor Who: The Ambassadors of Death?

Doctor Who: The Ambassadors of Death runs 2 hours 55 minutes (175 minutes).

When was Doctor Who: The Ambassadors of Death released?

Doctor Who: The Ambassadors of Death was released on May 2, 1970.

Who directed Doctor Who: The Ambassadors of Death?

Doctor Who: The Ambassadors of Death was directed by Michael Ferguson.

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Who is in the cast of Doctor Who: The Ambassadors of Death?

Doctor Who: The Ambassadors of Death stars Jon Pertwee as The Doctor, Nicholas Courtney as Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart and Cyril Shaps as Lennox, among 32 credited actors.

Does Doctor Who: The Ambassadors of Death have a post-credit scene?

No. Doctor Who: The Ambassadors of Death has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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