Doctor Who: The Reign of Terror (1964)
The TARDIS materialises not far from Paris in 1794 — one of the bloodiest years following the French Revolution of 1789. The travellers become involved with an escape chain rescuing prisoners from the guillotine and get caught up in the machinations of an English undercover spy, James Stirling — alias Lemaitre, governor of the Conciergerie prison.
Director: Henric Hirsch
Genre: Science Fiction, Action, Adventure, Drama, History, TV Movie
Runtime: 150 min
Release Date: September 12, 1964
Cast
- William Hartnell - The Doctor
- Carole Ann Ford - Susan Foreman
- Jacqueline Hill - Barbara Wright
- William Russell - Ian Chesterton
- Keith Anderson - Robespierre
- Jack Cunningham - Jailer
- Jeffry Wickham - Webster
- Neville Smith - D'Argenson
- Laidlaw Dalling - Rouvray
- Peter Walker - Small Boy
Screenplay
- Dennis Spooner
- David Whitaker (Script Editor)
Music: Stanley Myers
Editing: Caroline Shields
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
French Revolution and the Reign of Terror
Keywords
time travel, french revolution, lost film
More Films by Director: Henric Hirsch
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Doctor Who: The Reign of Terror about?
- The TARDIS materialises not far from Paris in 1794 — one of the bloodiest years following the French Revolution of 1789. The travellers become involved with an escape chain rescuing prisoners from the guillotine and get caught up in the machinations of an English undercover spy, James Stirling — alias Lemaitre, governor of the Conciergerie prison.
- Who directed Doctor Who: The Reign of Terror?
- Doctor Who: The Reign of Terror was directed by Henric Hirsch.
- Who stars in Doctor Who: The Reign of Terror?
- Doctor Who: The Reign of Terror stars William Hartnell, Carole Ann Ford, Jacqueline Hill, William Russell, Keith Anderson, Jack Cunningham.
- How long is Doctor Who: The Reign of Terror?
- Doctor Who: The Reign of Terror has a runtime of 2h 30m (150 minutes).
- What genre is Doctor Who: The Reign of Terror?
- Doctor Who: The Reign of Terror is a Science Fiction, Action, Adventure, Drama, History, TV Movie film.
- Where was Doctor Who: The Reign of Terror produced?
- Doctor Who: The Reign of Terror was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Doctor Who: The Reign of Terror?
- The themes of Doctor Who: The Reign of Terror include: French Revolution and the Reign of Terror.