Doctor Who: The Romans(1965)
Doctor Who: The Romans Synopsis
The TARDIS crew take up residence near Rome in 64AD, where Ian and Barbara are kidnapped by slave traders, and the Doctor's imitation of Maximus Pettulian sees him taken to the court of Emperor Nero where he inadvertently plays a part in deciding the course of history...
Doctor Who: The Romans (1965) is a science fiction, adventure and drama film directed by Christopher Barry, released on February 6, 1965 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars William Hartnell, Jacqueline Hill, William Russell and Maureen O'Brien. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Christopher Barry
- Writers:
- Dennis Spooner, Dennis Spooner
- Producers:
- Verity Lambert
- Production:
- BBC
- Status:
- Released
Doctor Who: The Romans Cast & Crew
Main cast
William Hartnell
as The Doctor
Jacqueline Hill
as Barbara Wright
William Russell
as Ian Chesterton
Maureen O'Brien
as Vicki
- Derek Sydney
Derek Sydney
as Sevcheria
- Nicholas Evans
Nicholas Evans
as Didius
- Dennis Edwards
Dennis Edwards
as Centurion
- Edward Kelsey
Edward Kelsey
as Slave Buyer
- Bart Allison
Bart Allison
as Maximus Pettulian
Barry Jackson
as Ascaris
Peter Diamond
as Delos
Michael Peake
as Tavius
Key crew
Directed by Christopher Barry, written by Dennis Spooner and Dennis Spooner, produced by Verity Lambert.
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Doctor Who: The Romans Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 10 ratings.
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Doctor Who: The Romans – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Doctor Who: The Romans?
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The main cast of Doctor Who: The Romans (1965) includes William Hartnell, Jacqueline Hill, William Russell, Maureen O'Brien and Derek Sydney. The film was directed by Christopher Barry. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Doctor Who: The Romans released?
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Doctor Who: The Romans was released on February 6, 1965 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Doctor Who: The Romans worth watching?
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Doctor Who: The Romans (1965) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy science fiction, adventure and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.