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Doctor Who: The Horns of Nimon (1980): Cast

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Doctor Who: The Horns of Nimon is a 1980 sci-fi drama directed by Kenny McBain, starring Bob Appleby as Nimon, Tom Baker and David Brierly. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.

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Doctor Who: The Horns of Nimon (1980) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Director
Kenny McBain
Genres
Drama , Sci-Fi , Action , Adventure
Original language
English
Studio
BBC
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Doctor Who: The Horns of Nimon About?

The premise of Doctor Who: The Horns of Nimon without spoilers.

When the TARDIS crashes into a transport ship carrying human tributes destined for the bull‑like alien Nimon, the Doctor and Romana find themselves on a desperate mission. They must free the captives and thwart the Nimon’s ambition to dominate the galaxy.

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Cast & crew

Doctor Who: The Horns of Nimon Cast & Characters

Bob Appleby leads the cast as Nimon, with Tom Baker as The Doctor and David Brierly as K9 (voice). Directed by Kenny McBain; 14 actors are credited in all.

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Doctor Who: The Horns of Nimon FAQ: Cast & Runtime

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

How long is Doctor Who: The Horns of Nimon?

Doctor Who: The Horns of Nimon runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was Doctor Who: The Horns of Nimon released?

Doctor Who: The Horns of Nimon was released on January 12, 1980.

Who directed Doctor Who: The Horns of Nimon?

Doctor Who: The Horns of Nimon was directed by Kenny McBain.

Who is in the cast of Doctor Who: The Horns of Nimon?

Doctor Who: The Horns of Nimon stars Bob Appleby as Nimon, Tom Baker as The Doctor and David Brierly as K9 (voice), among 14 credited actors.

Does Doctor Who: The Horns of Nimon have a post-credit scene?

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

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