Science Fiction ·Drama ·Adventure · United Kingdom · 1966 · 1h 40m

Doctor Who: The Savages

Director

Cast

William Hartnell as The Doctor Peter Purves as Steven Taylor Jackie Lane as Dodo Chaplet Frederick Jaeger as Jano Ewen Solon as Chal Geoffrey Frederick as Exorse

Crew

Ian Stuart Black — Writer Innes Lloyd — Producer Daphne Dare — Costume Design

Synopsis

The TARDIS has arrived on a far-distant and seemingly idyllic world. Yet the Doctor, Steven and Dodo learn it hides a terrible secret: the apparently civilised Elders maintain their advanced society by draining and transferring to themselves the life-force of the defenceless Savages.

Mood & Themes

time travel

Key Collaborators

Christopher Barry Director Ian Stuart Black Writer Innes Lloyd Producer Daphne Dare Costume Design

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