Doctor Who: Revelation of the Daleks

1985 1h 30m EN

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8.7

MASTERPIECE

★8.7TMDB · 7

DramaActionAdventureScience FictionTV Movie

Synopsis

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At the Tranquil Repose mortuary, the Doctor and Peri uncover a sinister plot to create a new breed of Daleks under the supervision of the mysterious Great Healer.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Colin Baker
The Doctor
Nicola Bryant
Peri Brown
Terry Molloy
Davros
Eleanor Bron
Kara
Hugh Walters
Vogel
Clive Swift
Professor Jobel
Jenny Tomasin
Tasambeker
Trevor Cooper
Takis

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Graeme Harper
Writers: Eric Saward
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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41 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Roger Limb. 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 Ray Wingrove shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Colin Baker and Nicola Bryant and Terry Molloy carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 6

WILD

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Only 7 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Graeme Harper directs. Roger Limb scores. Ray Wingrove cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

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190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
241 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Original score by Roger Limb. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Ray Wingrove shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Colin Baker and Nicola Bryant and Terry Molloy carry the top of the cast.
6Only 7 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.