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Doctor Who: The Daleks (1964): Cast

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Doctor Who: The Daleks is a 1964 adventure drama directed by Richard Martin and Christopher Barry, starring Carole Ann Ford as Susan Foreman, Jacqueline Hill and William Hartnell. It runs 2 hours 51 minutes.

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Doctor Who: The Daleks (1964) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 51m (171 min)
Genres
Drama , Adventure , Sci-Fi
Original language
English
Studio
BBC
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Doctor Who: The Daleks About?

The premise of Doctor Who: The Daleks without spoilers.

The TARDIS transports the Doctor, Susan, Barbara and Ian to Skaro, where they encounter the planet’s two native peoples: the Daleks—ruthless mutant beings housed in armored travelling shells—and the Thals, a peaceful, aesthetically striking humanoid race. The Daleks persuade the Thals that they must take up arms to ensure their survival.

Doctor Who: The Daleks Themes & Keywords

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  • skaro
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  • grandfather granddaughter relationship
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  • eccentric senior citizen
  • turned to stone
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  • radiation
  • notes
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  • investigation
  • headache
  • forest fire
  • food
  • flower
  • exploration
  • breakfast machine
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Cast & crew

Doctor Who: The Daleks Cast & Characters

Carole Ann Ford leads the cast as Susan Foreman, with Jacqueline Hill as Barbara Wright and William Hartnell as Dr. Who. Directed by Richard Martin and Christopher Barry; 27 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Doctor Who: The Daleks

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From the directors

More from Richard Martin and Christopher Barry

More films directed by Richard Martin and Christopher Barry: Doctor Who: The Daleks in Colour, Slap Shot 3: The Junior League, Air Bud: Golden Receiver and Wounded.

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FAQ

Doctor Who: The Daleks FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Doctor Who: The Daleks?

Doctor Who: The Daleks runs 2 hours 51 minutes (171 minutes).

When was Doctor Who: The Daleks released?

Doctor Who: The Daleks was released on February 1, 1964.

Who directed Doctor Who: The Daleks?

Doctor Who: The Daleks was directed by Richard Martin and Christopher Barry.

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Who is in the cast of Doctor Who: The Daleks?

Doctor Who: The Daleks stars Carole Ann Ford as Susan Foreman, Jacqueline Hill as Barbara Wright and William Hartnell as Dr. Who, among 27 credited actors.

Does Doctor Who: The Daleks have a post-credit scene?

No. Doctor Who: The Daleks has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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