Doomwatch (1972): Cast
Doomwatch is a 1972 sci-fi horror film directed by Peter Sasdy, starring George Sanders as The Admiral, Geoffrey Keen and Ian Bannen. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- Peter Sasdy
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Doomwatch About?
The premise of Doomwatch without spoilers.
An ecological nightmare erupts when illegal chemical dumping pollutes the waters surrounding a remote island. The contaminated fish are consumed by locals, leading to grotesque deformities and violent outbursts, turning the community into a terrifying, mutated menace.
Doomwatch Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- psychotronic film
- man in a bed
- man wears eyeglasses
- crying woman
- woman in a bed
- woman wears eyeglasses
- photography
- water
- island
- chemical
- apology
- bedroom
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- bar
- falling to death
- flying in a helicopter
- animal in a cage
- spiral staircase
- reverend
- classroom
- whistling
- locking a door
- wristwatch
- point of view shot
- scientist
- breaking a window
- school
- barn
- finding a dead body
- oil spill
- dead child
- carrying a dead body
- tragedy
- environmental disaster
- evacuation
- water pollution
- following someone
- empty grave
- acromegaly
- dog cage
- policeman
- investigation
- talking on phone
- euphemism
- male protagonist
- buoy
- skipper
- ferry
- brewer
- admiral
- interrupted telephone call
Doomwatch Cast & Characters
George Sanders leads the cast as The Admiral, with Geoffrey Keen as Sir Henry Leyton and Ian Bannen as Dr. Shaw. Directed by Peter Sasdy; 25 actors are credited in all.
- Director Peter Sasdy
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George Sanders as The Admiral -
Geoffrey Keen as Sir Henry Leyton -
Ian Bannen as Dr. Shaw -
James Cosmo as Bob Gillette
Also Starring in Doomwatch
· 21 more- Judy Geeson Victoria Brown
- Joseph O'Conor Vicar
- George Woodbridge Ferry Skipper
- Percy Herbert Hartwell
- Norman Bird Brewer
- Michael Brennan Tom Straker
- Jeremy Child David Broome
- Shelagh Fraser Mrs. Betty Straker
- Jerome Willis Lt. Com. Tavener
- John Paul Dr. Quist
- Pam St. Clement Young Woman
- Constance Chapman Miss Johnson
- Joby Blanshard Bradley
- Rita Davies Mrs. Murray
- Reg Lever Sam
- Brian Anthony Brian Murray
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- Cyril Cross George
- Paddy Ryan Grandfather Murray
- Simon Oates Dr. Ridge
- Jean Trend Dr. Fay Chantry
- Walter Turner Mr. Murray
More from Peter Sasdy
More films directed by Peter Sasdy: Sherlock Holmes and the Leading Lady, The Sweet Scent of Death, The Late Nancy Irving and Last Video and Testament.
Doomwatch Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.
- Featurette Doomwatch | Full HD Movies For Free | Flick Vault
Cars in Doomwatch
2 cars on screen: the 1970 Bedford TK and the 1971 Land-Rover Range Rover Series I.
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1970 Bedford TK Background role -
1971 Land-Rover Range Rover Series I Background role
Doomwatch Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Island of the Ghouls” and “Holocausto radiactivo”.
- Also known as
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- Island of the Ghouls
- Holocausto radiactivo
- Doomwatch - I mostri del 2001
- 末日守望
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Island of Terror, Watchers and Monster from the Ocean Floor.
Doomwatch FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Doomwatch, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Doomwatch?
Doomwatch runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was Doomwatch released?
Doomwatch was released on March 1, 1972.
Who directed Doomwatch?
Doomwatch was directed by Peter Sasdy.
More films by Peter Sasdy Who is in the cast of Doomwatch?
Doomwatch stars George Sanders as The Admiral, Geoffrey Keen as Sir Henry Leyton and Ian Bannen as Dr. Shaw, among 25 credited actors.
Does Doomwatch have a post-credit scene?
No. Doomwatch has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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