Doctor Who: The Runaway Bride

2006 1h 0m EN

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7.8

BANGER

★7.8TMDB · 254

Science Fiction

Synopsis

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A young bride in the midst of her wedding finds herself mysteriously transported to the TARDIS. The Doctor must discover what her connection is with the Empress of the Racnoss's plan to destroy the world.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

David Tennant
The Doctor
Catherine Tate
Donna Noble
Sarah Parish
Empress
Don Gilet
Lance Bennett
Howard Attfield
Geoff Noble
Jacqueline King
Sylvia Noble
Trevor Michael Georges
Vicar (as Trevor Georges)
Glen Wilson
Taxi Driver

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Euros Lyn
Writers: Russell T Davies
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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RUNTIME

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Tight 60-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 20 years ago.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Euros Lyn, shot by Rory Taylor. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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ERA

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Original score by Murray Gold. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor John Richards shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 7

CAST

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David Tennant and Catherine Tate and Sarah Parish carry the top of the cast.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Euros Lyn directs. Rory Taylor behind the camera. Murray Gold scores. John Richards cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Tight 60-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 20 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Euros Lyn, shot by Rory Taylor. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Murray Gold. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor John Richards shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7David Tennant and Catherine Tate and Sarah Parish carry the top of the cast.