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Doctor Who: The Keeper of Traken

February 21, 1981 1h 40m 7.5/10 (5 votes)

Originally released in 1981. Doctor Who: The Keeper of Traken is a tv movie/adventure film. directed by John Black.

Starring Tom Baker, Matthew Waterhouse, and Sarah Sutton

Synopsis

The Doctor and Adric learn from the wizened Keeper of Traken that a great evil has come to his planet in the form of a Melkur - a calcified statue. The Keeper of Traken is nearing the end of his reign and seeks the Doctor's help in preventing the evil from taking control of the bioelectronic source that is the keystone of the Traken Union's civilisation.

Quick Facts

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Release Date February 21, 1981 44 years ago
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Runtime 1h 40m 100 minutes total
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User Rating 7.5/10 Great (5 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • BBC

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Doctor Who: The Keeper of Traken about?

The Doctor and Adric learn from the wizened Keeper of Traken that a great evil has come to his planet in the form of a Melkur - a calcified statue. The Keeper of Traken is nearing the end of his re...

Who directed Doctor Who: The Keeper of Traken?

Doctor Who: The Keeper of Traken was directed by John Black.

How long is Doctor Who: The Keeper of Traken?

Doctor Who: The Keeper of Traken has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).

When was Doctor Who: The Keeper of Traken released?

Doctor Who: The Keeper of Traken was released on February 21, 1981 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Doctor Who: The Keeper of Traken?

The main cast of Doctor Who: The Keeper of Traken includes Tom Baker, Matthew Waterhouse, Sarah Sutton, Geoffrey Beevers, Anthony Ainley.