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Cast
William Hartnell
as The Doctor
Peter Purves
as Steven Taylor
Jackie Lane
as Dodo Chaplet
Michael Gough
as The Toymaker
Peter Stephens
as Cyril / Knave of Hearts / Kitchen Boy
Campbell Singer
as Joey / King of Hearts / Sergeant Rugg
Carmen Silvera
as Clara / Queen of Hearts / Mrs Wiggs
Reg Lever
as Joker
Beryl Braham
as Dancer
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1966
Runtime1h 40m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresScience Fiction, Action, Adventure
Votes6
DirectorBill Sellars
WritersBrian Hayles, Donald Tosh
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.7 out of 10
Cast9 credited
Also Known AsDoctor Who: The Celestial Toymaker
About Doctor Who: The Celestial Toymaker
The travellers arrive in a strange domain presided over by the Celestial Toymaker — an enigmatic, immortal entity who forces them to play a series of games, failure at which will render them his playthings for all eternity.
Directed by Bill Sellars, Doctor Who: The Celestial Toymaker leans on a strong ensemble — William Hartnell, Peter Purves, Jackie Lane — 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 1966.
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