Movie

Doctor Who: The Sun Makers

★ 7.0(5)19771h 40m

Action Adventure Drama Science Fiction TV Movie

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Good to know

Director: Pennant Roberts
Release date: 1977-12-17
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: BBC

About Doctor Who: The Sun Makers

Doctor Who: The Sun Makers is a 1977 movie in the Action, Adventure and Drama genres, directed by Pennant Roberts, starring Tom Baker, Louise Jameson and John Leeson. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 5 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Doctor Who: The Sun Makers in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Far in the distant future, Earth has become uninhabitable, forcing Mankind to colonise first Mars and then Pluto. No longer the coldest planet in the solar system, Pluto is now warmed by artificial suns. The Doctor, Leela and K9 arrive to discover the exploitation of the Megropolis people by the ruling elite, lead by the Collector. Deep in the Undercity, a small group of revolutionaries plot to overthrow the company and the Doctor is forced to fight the oppression of the people using Fire against Fire...

Cast

Tom Baker

The Doctor

Louise Jameson

Leela

John Leeson

K9 Mk. I (voice)

Henry Woolf

The Collector

Richard Leech

Gatherer Hade

Jonina Scott

Marn

Roy Macready

Cordo

David Rowlands

Bisham

William Simons

Mandrel

Adrienne Burgess

Veet

Michael Keating

Goudry

Carole Hopkin

Nurse

Themes & keywords

time travel

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Doctor Who: The Sun Makers in Germany?+

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Is Doctor Who: The Sun Makers on Netflix?+

Doctor Who: The Sun Makers is not on Netflix in Germany right now.

How long is Doctor Who: The Sun Makers?+

Doctor Who: The Sun Makers has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Who stars in Doctor Who: The Sun Makers?+

Doctor Who: The Sun Makers stars Tom Baker, Louise Jameson, John Leeson, Henry Woolf and Richard Leech.

When did Doctor Who: The Sun Makers come out?+

Doctor Who: The Sun Makers is a 1977 movie directed by Pennant Roberts.

What genre is Doctor Who: The Sun Makers?+

Doctor Who: The Sun Makers is Action, Adventure, Drama, Science Fiction and TV Movie film.

Who directed Doctor Who: The Sun Makers?+

Doctor Who: The Sun Makers was directed by Pennant Roberts.