Doctor Who: The Ark (1966)
The Doctor and his companions Steven Taylor and Dodo Chaplet arrive some ten million years into the future, on board a generation starship which is carrying the last of humanity away from an Earth that is about to fall into the Sun. However, the cold that Dodo has could prove devastating to these future humans and their servants, the Monoids.
Director: Michael Imison
Genre: Science Fiction, Drama, Adventure
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: March 26, 1966
Cast
- William Hartnell - The Doctor
- Peter Purves - Steven Taylor
- Jackie Lane - Dodo Chaplet
- Eric Elliott - Commander
- Inigo Jackson - Zentos
- Roy Spencer - Manyak
- Michael Sheard - Rhos
- Kate Newman - Mellium
- Ian Frost - Baccu
- Stephanie Heesom - Guardian
Screenplay
- Paul Erickson
- Lesley Scott
- Gerry Davis (Script Editor)
Music: Tristram Cary
Editing: Noel Chanan
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Space Exploration and Cosmic Adventure, Space Voyage and Galactic Odysseys, Space Odyssey: Galactic Frontier, Space Frontier and Star System Colony, Stellar Odyssey: Interstellar Trek
Keywords
time travel, alien, space
More Films by Director: Michael Imison
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Doctor Who: The Ark about?
- The Doctor and his companions Steven Taylor and Dodo Chaplet arrive some ten million years into the future, on board a generation starship which is carrying the last of humanity away from an Earth that is about to fall into the Sun. However, the cold that Dodo has could prove devastating to these future humans and their servants, the Monoids.
- Who directed Doctor Who: The Ark?
- Doctor Who: The Ark was directed by Michael Imison.
- Who stars in Doctor Who: The Ark?
- Doctor Who: The Ark stars William Hartnell, Peter Purves, Jackie Lane, Eric Elliott, Inigo Jackson, Roy Spencer.
- How long is Doctor Who: The Ark?
- Doctor Who: The Ark has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Doctor Who: The Ark?
- Doctor Who: The Ark is a Science Fiction, Drama, Adventure film.
- Where was Doctor Who: The Ark produced?
- Doctor Who: The Ark was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Doctor Who: The Ark?
- The themes of Doctor Who: The Ark include: Space Exploration and Cosmic Adventure, Space Voyage and Galactic Odysseys, Space Odyssey: Galactic Frontier, Space Frontier and Star System Colony, Stellar Odyssey: Interstellar Trek.