Doctor Who: The Talons of Weng-Chiang (1977): Cast
Doctor Who: The Talons of Weng-Chiang is a 1977 adventure drama directed by David Maloney, starring John Bennett as Li H'sen Chang, Tom Baker and Michael Spice. It runs 2 hours 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 30m (150 min)
- Director
- David Maloney
- Original language
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English - Studio
- BBC
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Doctor Who: The Talons of Weng-Chiang About?
The premise of Doctor Who: The Talons of Weng-Chiang without spoilers.
In fog‑shrouded Victorian London, young women vanish, mutilated bodies drift in the Thames, and gangs menace the streets. The sinister Li H’sen Chang, a sorcerer‑hypnotist, and his grotesque aide Mister Sin orchestrate the terror. The Doctor, clad in a deerstalker and cape, hunts the hidden menace as the Talons of Weng‑Chiang threaten humanity.
Doctor Who: The Talons of Weng-Chiang Cast & Characters
John Bennett leads the cast as Li H'sen Chang, with Tom Baker as The Doctor and Michael Spice as Weng-Chiang (Magnus Greel). Directed by David Maloney; 19 actors are credited in all.
- Director David Maloney
- John Bennett as Li H'sen Chang
- Tom Baker as The Doctor
- Michael Spice as Weng-Chiang (Magnus Greel)
- Louise Jameson as Leela
Also Starring in Doctor Who: The Talons of Weng-Chiang
· 15 more- Deep Roy Mr. Sin
- Christopher Benjamin Henry Gordon Jago
- Patsy Smart Ghoul
- Trevor Baxter Professor Litefoot
- Vincent Wong Ho
- David McKail Sergeant Kyle
- Chris Gannon Casey
- John Wu Coolie
- Conrad Asquith PC Quick
- Dudley Simpson Conductor (uncredited)
- Vaune Craig-Raymond Cleaning Woman
- Alan Butler Buller
- Tony Then Lee
- Judith Lloyd Teresa
- Penny Lister Singer
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Doctor Who: The Talons of Weng-Chiang FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Doctor Who: The Talons of Weng-Chiang, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Doctor Who: The Talons of Weng-Chiang?
Doctor Who: The Talons of Weng-Chiang runs 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes).
When was Doctor Who: The Talons of Weng-Chiang released?
Doctor Who: The Talons of Weng-Chiang was released on April 2, 1977.
Who directed Doctor Who: The Talons of Weng-Chiang?
Doctor Who: The Talons of Weng-Chiang was directed by David Maloney.
More films by David Maloney Who is in the cast of Doctor Who: The Talons of Weng-Chiang?
Doctor Who: The Talons of Weng-Chiang stars John Bennett as Li H'sen Chang, Tom Baker as The Doctor and Michael Spice as Weng-Chiang (Magnus Greel), among 19 credited actors.
Does Doctor Who: The Talons of Weng-Chiang have a post-credit scene?
No. Doctor Who: The Talons of Weng-Chiang has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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