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Doctor Who: The Ark in Space (1975): Cast

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Doctor Who: The Ark in Space is a 1975 sci-fi drama directed by Rodney Bennett, starring Elisabeth Sladen as Sarah Jane Smith, Ian Marter and Tom Baker. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.

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Doctor Who: The Ark in Space (1975) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Director
Rodney Bennett
Genres
Sci-Fi , Drama , Adventure
Original language
English
Studio
BBC
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Doctor Who: The Ark in Space About?

The premise of Doctor Who: The Ark in Space without spoilers.

In the distant future, the Doctor, Sarah and Harry find a space station preserving the future of mankind. But the insect Wirrn have got there first…

Doctor Who: The Ark in Space Themes & Keywords

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  • far future
  • space station
  • subjective camera
  • unconsciousness
  • sarah jane smith character
  • harry sullivan character
  • first part
  • year 16087
  • mold
  • slime
  • monologue
  • humankind
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  • ark
  • survival
  • microfilm
  • cryogenic suspension
  • shoes
  • lack of oxygen
  • running out of air
  • banging on a door
  • power outage
  • dark
  • green
  • disappearance
  • yo yo
  • spaceship
  • shock
  • scarf
  • oxygen
  • mistake
  • lost
  • laser
  • lantern
  • flashlight
  • empty room
  • clumsiness
  • chamber
  • brandy
  • 30th century
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Cast & crew

Doctor Who: The Ark in Space Cast & Characters

Elisabeth Sladen leads the cast as Sarah Jane Smith, with Ian Marter as Harry Sullivan and Tom Baker as The Doctor. Directed by Rodney Bennett; 12 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Doctor Who: The Ark in Space

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From the director

More from Rodney Bennett

More films directed by Rodney Bennett: Monsignor Quixote, Hamlet and Doctor Who: The Sontaran Experiment.

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Doctor Who: The Ark in Space Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Doctor Who: The Ark in Space.

Doctor Who: The Ark in Space (Trailer)

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FAQ

Doctor Who: The Ark in Space FAQ: Cast & Runtime

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

How long is Doctor Who: The Ark in Space?

Doctor Who: The Ark in Space runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was Doctor Who: The Ark in Space released?

Doctor Who: The Ark in Space was released on February 15, 1975.

Who directed Doctor Who: The Ark in Space?

Doctor Who: The Ark in Space was directed by Rodney Bennett.

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Who is in the cast of Doctor Who: The Ark in Space?

Doctor Who: The Ark in Space stars Elisabeth Sladen as Sarah Jane Smith, Ian Marter as Harry Sullivan and Tom Baker as The Doctor, among 12 credited actors.

Does Doctor Who: The Ark in Space have a post-credit scene?

No. Doctor Who: The Ark in Space has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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