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Cast
Tom Baker
as The Doctor
Elisabeth Sladen
as Sarah Jane Smith
Tony Beckley
as Harrison Chase
Kenneth Gilbert
as Richard Dunbar
Michael Barrington
as Sir Colin Thackeray
Sylvia Coleridge
as Amelia Ducat
John Challis
as Scorby
Mark Jones
as Arnold Keeler / Krynoid (voice)
Seymour Green
as Hargreaves
Michael McStay
as Derek Moberley
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1976
Runtime2h 30m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresScience Fiction, TV Movie
Votes4
DirectorDouglas Camfield
WritersRobert Banks Stewart
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsDoctor Who: The Seeds of Doom
About Doctor Who: The Seeds of Doom
When scientists in the Antarctic uncover a mysterious seed pod, the Doctor is called in to investigate. He soon realises it is extraterrestrial and extremely dangerous. At the same time, however, ruthless millionaire plant-lover Harrison Chase has learned of the find and decides he must have the pod for his collection of rare and beautiful flora. Meanwhile the pod itself harbours intelligent life with sinister plans of its own...
Directed by Douglas Camfield, Doctor Who: The Seeds of Doom leans on a strong ensemble — Tom Baker, Elisabeth Sladen, Tony Beckley — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about science fiction titles of 1976.
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