Doctor Who: The Web Planet(1965)
Doctor Who: The Web Planet Synopsis
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.
Doctor Who: The Web Planet (1965) is a science fiction, drama and adventure film directed by Richard Martin, released on March 20, 1965 with a runtime of 2h 30m. It stars William Hartnell, Jacqueline Hill, William Russell and Maureen O'Brien. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Martin
- Writers:
- Bill Strutton, Dennis Spooner
- Producers:
- Verity Lambert
- Production:
- BBC
- Status:
- Released
Doctor Who: The Web Planet Cast & Crew
Main cast
William Hartnell
as The Doctor
Jacqueline Hill
as Barbara Wright
William Russell
as Ian Chesterton
Maureen O'Brien
as Vicki
- Catherine Fleming
Catherine Fleming
as Animus (voice)
- Roslyn de Winter
Roslyn de Winter
as Vrestin
- Arne Gordon
Arne Gordon
as Hrostar
- Arthur Blake
Arthur Blake
as Hrhoonda
- Jolyon Booth
Jolyon Booth
as Prapillus
- Jocelyn Birdsall
Jocelyn Birdsall
as Hlynia
Martin Jarvis
as Hilio
- Ian Thompson
Ian Thompson
as Hetra
Key crew
Directed by Richard Martin, written by Bill Strutton and Dennis Spooner, produced by Verity Lambert.
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Doctor Who: The Web Planet Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 8 ratings.
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Doctor Who: The Web Planet – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Doctor Who: The Web Planet?
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The main cast of Doctor Who: The Web Planet (1965) includes William Hartnell, Jacqueline Hill, William Russell, Maureen O'Brien and Catherine Fleming. The film was directed by Richard Martin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Doctor Who: The Web Planet released?
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Doctor Who: The Web Planet was released on March 20, 1965 and runs for 2h 30m.
Is Doctor Who: The Web Planet worth watching?
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Doctor Who: The Web Planet (1965) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy science fiction, drama and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.