Doctor Who: The War Machines (1966): Cast
Doctor Who: The War Machines is a 1966 sci-fi drama directed by Michael Ferguson, starring Jackie Lane as Dodo Chaplet, John Harvey and John Cater. 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 War Machines About?
The premise of Doctor Who: The War Machines without spoilers.
The TARDIS lands in London in 1966, bringing the First Doctor and his companion Dodo to the newly built Post Office Tower. Inside they meet Professor Brett, creator of the sentient computer WOTAN (Will Operating Thought ANalogue), which is set to link with other computers worldwide in a scheme overseen by civil servant Sir Charles Summer.
Doctor Who: The War Machines Cast & Characters
Jackie Lane leads the cast as Dodo Chaplet, with John Harvey as Professor Brett and John Cater as Professor Krimpton. Directed by Michael Ferguson; 28 actors are credited in all.
- Director Michael Ferguson
- Jackie Lane as Dodo Chaplet
- John Harvey as Professor Brett
- John Cater as Professor Krimpton
- Gerald Taylor as War Machine Operator/The Voice of WOTAN
Also Starring in Doctor Who: The War Machines
· 24 more- William Mervyn Sir Charles Summer
- William Hartnell The Doctor
- Alan Curtis Major Green
- Anneke Wills Polly
- Michael Craze Ben Jackson
- Mike Reid Soldier
- Frank Jarvis Soldier
- Carl Conway American Journalist
- Desmond Cullum-Jones Worker
- John Rolfe Soldier
- George Cross The Minister
- Eddie Davis Worker
- Sandra Bryant Kitty
- Kenneth Kendall Themselves
- John Slavid Man in Telephone Box
- Ric Felgate American Journalist
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- John Doye Interviewer
- Roy Godfrey Tramp
- Ewan Proctor Flash Customer
- Dwight Whylie Radio Announcer
- Michael Rathborne Taxi Driver
- Edward Colliver Mechanic
- John Boyd-Brent Soldier
- Robin Dawson Soldier
More from Michael Ferguson
More films directed by Michael Ferguson: Doctor Who: The Claws of Axos and Doctor Who: The Ambassadors of Death.
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Doctor Who: The War Machines FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Doctor Who: The War Machines, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Doctor Who: The War Machines?
Doctor Who: The War Machines runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Doctor Who: The War Machines released?
Doctor Who: The War Machines was released on July 16, 1966.
Who directed Doctor Who: The War Machines?
Doctor Who: The War Machines was directed by Michael Ferguson.
More films by Michael Ferguson Who is in the cast of Doctor Who: The War Machines?
Doctor Who: The War Machines stars Jackie Lane as Dodo Chaplet, John Harvey as Professor Brett and John Cater as Professor Krimpton, among 28 credited actors.
Does Doctor Who: The War Machines have a post-credit scene?
No. Doctor Who: The War Machines has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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