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Doctor Who: The Invasion of Time (1978): Cast

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Doctor Who: The Invasion of Time is a 1978 sci-fi drama directed by Gerald Blake, starring Tom Baker as The Doctor, Louise Jameson and John Leeson. It runs 2 hours 30 minutes.

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Doctor Who: The Invasion of Time (1978) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 30m (150 min)
Director
Gerald Blake
Genres
Sci-Fi , Adventure , Action , Drama
Original language
English
Studio
BBC
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Doctor Who: The Invasion of Time About?

The premise of Doctor Who: The Invasion of Time without spoilers.

The Doctor returns to Gallifrey, reasserts his claim and is inaugurated as President of the Time Lords. However, he has led the hostile alien Vardans to the planet, resulting in their complete eradication. In the aftermath, the opportunistic Sontarans launch a massive invasion, only to be ultimately and decisively defeated by the Doctor.

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Cast & crew

Doctor Who: The Invasion of Time Cast & Characters

Tom Baker leads the cast as The Doctor, with Louise Jameson as Leela and John Leeson as K9 (voice). Directed by Gerald Blake; 10 actors are credited in all.

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More from Gerald Blake

One more film directed by Gerald Blake: Doctor Who: The Abominable Snowmen.

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Doctor Who: The Invasion of Time FAQ: Cast & Runtime

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

How long is Doctor Who: The Invasion of Time?

Doctor Who: The Invasion of Time runs 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes).

When was Doctor Who: The Invasion of Time released?

Doctor Who: The Invasion of Time was released on March 11, 1978.

Who directed Doctor Who: The Invasion of Time?

Doctor Who: The Invasion of Time was directed by Gerald Blake.

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Who is in the cast of Doctor Who: The Invasion of Time?

Doctor Who: The Invasion of Time stars Tom Baker as The Doctor, Louise Jameson as Leela and John Leeson as K9 (voice), among 10 credited actors.

Does Doctor Who: The Invasion of Time have a post-credit scene?

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

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