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Doctor Who: The Seeds of Doom (1976): Cast

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Doctor Who: The Seeds of Doom is a 1976 sci-fi film directed by Douglas Camfield, starring Tony Beckley as Harrison Chase, Tom Baker and Mark Jones. It runs 2 hours 30 minutes.

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Doctor Who: The Seeds of Doom (1976) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 30m (150 min)
Director
Douglas Camfield
Genre
Sci-Fi
Original language
English
Studio
BBC
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Doctor Who: The Seeds of Doom About?

The premise of Doctor Who: The Seeds of Doom without spoilers.

After Antarctic researchers uncover an odd seed pod, the Doctor is called to investigate and determines it is an alien life form of danger. Meanwhile, rich plant collector Harrison Chase learns of the find and is determined to add the pod to his exotic collection. Unbeknownst to them, the pod harbours intelligent beings with a sinister agenda.

Doctor Who: The Seeds of Doom Themes & Keywords

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  • blood test
  • dying man
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  • medical team
  • radio
  • flashing signal
  • mutation
  • body temputure
  • frostbite
  • antarctic
  • base
  • sleeping on the job
  • questioning sanity
  • toothbrush
  • feet on desk
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  • photograph
  • coffee
  • hearing things
  • ancient alien
  • meteorite
  • vegetable
  • mysterious object
  • giant seed
  • alien pod
  • antarctic exhibition
  • snow
  • iceberg
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Cast & crew

Doctor Who: The Seeds of Doom Cast & Characters

Tony Beckley leads the cast as Harrison Chase, with Tom Baker as The Doctor and Mark Jones as Arnold Keeler / Krynoid (voice). Directed by Douglas Camfield; 28 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Douglas Camfield

More films directed by Douglas Camfield: Ivanhoe, Doctor Who: Terror of the Zygons, Doctor Who: Inferno and Doctor Who: The Invasion.

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Doctor Who: The Seeds of Doom Trailers & Videos

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Doctor Who: The Seeds of Doom FAQ: Cast & Runtime

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

How long is Doctor Who: The Seeds of Doom?

Doctor Who: The Seeds of Doom runs 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes).

When was Doctor Who: The Seeds of Doom released?

Doctor Who: The Seeds of Doom was released on January 31, 1976.

Who directed Doctor Who: The Seeds of Doom?

Doctor Who: The Seeds of Doom was directed by Douglas Camfield.

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Who is in the cast of Doctor Who: The Seeds of Doom?

Doctor Who: The Seeds of Doom stars Tony Beckley as Harrison Chase, Tom Baker as The Doctor and Mark Jones as Arnold Keeler / Krynoid (voice), among 28 credited actors.

Does Doctor Who: The Seeds of Doom have a post-credit scene?

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

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