Doctor Who: The Web Planet (1965)
On the planet Vortis, the Doctor and his companions aid the butterfly-like Menoptra in their battle against the parasitic Animus and its mind-controlled minions, the ant-like Zarbi.
Director: Richard Martin
Genre: Science Fiction, Drama, Adventure
Runtime: 150 min
Release Date: March 20, 1965
Cast
- William Hartnell - The Doctor
- Jacqueline Hill - Barbara Wright
- William Russell - Ian Chesterton
- Maureen O'Brien - Vicki
- Catherine Fleming - Animus (voice)
- Roslyn de Winter - Vrestin
- Arne Gordon - Hrostar
- Arthur Blake - Hrhoonda
- Jolyon Booth - Hlynia
- Jocelyn Birdsall - Hlynia
Screenplay
- Bill Strutton
- Dennis Spooner (Script Editor)
Music: Les Structures Sonores
Editing: Gitta Zadek
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Space Exploration and Cosmic Adventure
Keywords
time travel, alien, distant planet
More Films by Director: Richard Martin
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Doctor Who: The Web Planet about?
- On the planet Vortis, the Doctor and his companions aid the butterfly-like Menoptra in their battle against the parasitic Animus and its mind-controlled minions, the ant-like Zarbi.
- Who directed Doctor Who: The Web Planet?
- Doctor Who: The Web Planet was directed by Richard Martin.
- Who stars in Doctor Who: The Web Planet?
- Doctor Who: The Web Planet stars William Hartnell, Jacqueline Hill, William Russell, Maureen O'Brien, Catherine Fleming, Roslyn de Winter.
- How long is Doctor Who: The Web Planet?
- Doctor Who: The Web Planet has a runtime of 2h 30m (150 minutes).
- What genre is Doctor Who: The Web Planet?
- Doctor Who: The Web Planet is a Science Fiction, Drama, Adventure film.
- Where was Doctor Who: The Web Planet produced?
- Doctor Who: The Web Planet was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Doctor Who: The Web Planet?
- The themes of Doctor Who: The Web Planet include: Space Exploration and Cosmic Adventure.