Doctor Who: The Claws of Axos (1971): Cast
Doctor Who: The Claws of Axos is a 1971 sci-fi drama directed by Michael Ferguson, starring Jon Pertwee as The Doctor, Nicholas Courtney and Richard Franklin. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Michael Ferguson
- Original language
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English - Studio
- BBC
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Doctor Who: The Claws of Axos About?
The premise of Doctor Who: The Claws of Axos without spoilers.
The Axons, a race of gold‑skinned aliens, arrive on Earth promising incredible technology in return for fuel. The Doctor sees through their bargain, exposing the Axons’ hidden agenda, and is drawn back into a deadly game with his old foe, the Master, who manipulates the situation for his own ends.
Doctor Who: The Claws of Axos Cast & Characters
Jon Pertwee leads the cast as The Doctor, with Nicholas Courtney as Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart and Richard Franklin as Captain Mike Yates. Directed by Michael Ferguson; 21 actors are credited in all.
- Director Michael Ferguson
- Jon Pertwee as The Doctor
- Nicholas Courtney as Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart
- Richard Franklin as Captain Mike Yates
- Tim Pigott-Smith as Captain Harker
Also Starring in Doctor Who: The Claws of Axos
· 17 more- Katy Manning Jo Grant
- Roger Delgado The Master
- John Levene Sergeant Benton
- Derek Ware Pigbin Josh
- Michael Walker 1st Radio Operator
- Peter Bathurst Chinn
- David Savile Winser
- Donald Hewlett George Hardiman
- Kenneth Benda The Minister
- Paul Grist Bill Filer
- Bernard Holley Axon Man
- David March 2nd Radio Operator
- Debbie Lee London Axon Girl
- Fernanda Marlowe Corporal Bell
- John Hicks Axon Boy
- Patricia Gordino Axon Woman
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- Royston Farrell Technician
More from Michael Ferguson
More films directed by Michael Ferguson: Doctor Who: The Ambassadors of Death and Doctor Who: The War Machines.
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Doctor Who: The Claws of Axos FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Doctor Who: The Claws of Axos, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Doctor Who: The Claws of Axos?
Doctor Who: The Claws of Axos runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Doctor Who: The Claws of Axos released?
Doctor Who: The Claws of Axos was released on April 3, 1971.
Who directed Doctor Who: The Claws of Axos?
Doctor Who: The Claws of Axos was directed by Michael Ferguson.
More films by Michael Ferguson Who is in the cast of Doctor Who: The Claws of Axos?
Doctor Who: The Claws of Axos stars Jon Pertwee as The Doctor, Nicholas Courtney as Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart and Richard Franklin as Captain Mike Yates, among 21 credited actors.
Does Doctor Who: The Claws of Axos have a post-credit scene?
No. Doctor Who: The Claws of Axos has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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