Skip to content
What's After the Movie?
Sci-fi drama

Doctor Who: The Smugglers (1966): Cast

Doctor Who: The Smugglers (1966) movie poster

Doctor Who: The Smugglers is a 1966 sci-fi drama directed by Julia Smith, starring Anneke Wills as Polly, George A. Cooper and William Hartnell. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.

Loading streaming availability…
Doctor Who: The Smugglers (1966) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Director
Julia Smith
Genres
Sci-Fi , Adventure , Drama
Original language
English
Studio
BBC
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Doctor Who: The Smugglers About?

The premise of Doctor Who: The Smugglers without spoilers.

The TARDIS materializes on the rugged coast of seventeenth‑century Cornwall, startling Polly and Ben. They become entangled in a clash between ruthless pirates commanded by Captain Samuel Pike and his henchman Cherub, who hunt a hidden treasure, and a covert smuggling operation run by the local squire, determined to off‑load contraband.

Loading streaming availability…
Cast & crew

Doctor Who: The Smugglers Cast & Characters

Anneke Wills leads the cast as Polly, with George A. Cooper as Cherub and William Hartnell as The Doctor. Directed by Julia Smith; 9 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Doctor Who: The Smugglers

· 5 more
From the director

More from Julia Smith

One more film directed by Julia Smith: Doctor Who: The Underwater Menace.

Full filmography

Seen Doctor Who: The Smugglers?

FAQ

Doctor Who: The Smugglers FAQ: Cast & Runtime

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

How long is Doctor Who: The Smugglers?

Doctor Who: The Smugglers runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was Doctor Who: The Smugglers released?

Doctor Who: The Smugglers was released on October 1, 1966.

Who directed Doctor Who: The Smugglers?

Doctor Who: The Smugglers was directed by Julia Smith.

More films by Julia Smith

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

Doctor Who: The Smugglers stars Anneke Wills as Polly, George A. Cooper as Cherub and William Hartnell as The Doctor, among 9 credited actors.

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

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

Coming soon to your phone

The Plot Explained Movie Summary App

From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.

Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app