When Dr. Who shows his time machine TARDIS to the clumsy Ian, who is boyfriend of his granddaughter Barbara, he accidentally transport them and Dr. Who’s granddaughter Susan to somewhere in space and time. They explore the spot and see a city; Dr. Who fakes a leak in the fluid and they go to the city to seek mercury to refill the component. They are captured by the Daleks and soon they learn that a war between Daleks and Thals has destroyed the planet. Further they are exposed to radiation and only the Thals have the antidote. The Daleks send Susan to find the cure and she meets the Thal Alydon that has the antidote and wants to negotiate with the Daleks to exchange for food. But the cruel Daleks want to destroy the Thals to rule the world.
Production Details
An Amicus Production
Copyright MCMLXV
Produced at Shepperton Studios
82 Mins
Stills from film
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Hammer Connections
Original Poster
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Footnotes
William Hartnell, who played the Doctor in the television series, was reportedly very disappointed to be replaced by Peter Cushing for the film. Peter Cushing was offered the role of The Doctor in the original Doctor Who (1963) BBC television series on three occasions, but he declined. He later regretted that decision.
Freddie Francis was attached to direct at one time (He is thought to have assisted with some casting), whilst Ann Bell was to have played Barbara.