Movie

Doctor Who: The Massacre of St Bartholomew's Eve

★ 7.2(5)19661h 40m

History Action Adventure Drama Science Fiction TV Movie

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Good to know

Director: Paddy Russell
Release date: 1966-02-26
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: BBC

About Doctor Who: The Massacre of St Bartholomew's Eve

Doctor Who: The Massacre of St Bartholomew's Eve is a 1966 movie in the History, Action and Adventure genres, directed by Paddy Russell, starring William Hartnell, Peter Purves and David Weston. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 5 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Doctor Who: The Massacre of St Bartholomew's Eve in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The TARDIS materialises in Paris in the year 1572 and the Doctor decides to visit the famous apothecary Charles Preslin. Steven, meanwhile, is befriended by a group of Huguenots from the household of the Protestant Admiral de Coligny. Having rescued a young serving girl, Anne Chaplet, from some pursuing guards, the Huguenots gain their first inkling of a heinous plan being hatched at the command of the Catholic Queen Mother, Catherine de Medici.

Cast

William Hartnell

The Doctor / Abbot of Amboise

Peter Purves

Steven Taylor

David Weston

Nicholas Muss

Eric Thompson

Gaston, Viscount de Lerans

Annette Robertson

Anne Chaplet

John Tillinger

Simon Duvall

Christopher Tranchell

Roger Colbert

Erik Chitty

Charles Preslin

Edwin Finn

Landlord

Clive Gazes

Captain of the Guard

Reginald Jessup

Servant

Barry Justice

King Charles IX of France

Themes & keywords

time travel

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Doctor Who: The Massacre of St Bartholomew's Eve in France?+

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Doctor Who: The Massacre of St Bartholomew's Eve is not on Netflix in France right now.

How long is Doctor Who: The Massacre of St Bartholomew's Eve?+

Doctor Who: The Massacre of St Bartholomew's Eve has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Who stars in Doctor Who: The Massacre of St Bartholomew's Eve?+

Doctor Who: The Massacre of St Bartholomew's Eve stars William Hartnell, Peter Purves, David Weston, Eric Thompson and Annette Robertson.

When did Doctor Who: The Massacre of St Bartholomew's Eve come out?+

Doctor Who: The Massacre of St Bartholomew's Eve is a 1966 movie directed by Paddy Russell.

What genre is Doctor Who: The Massacre of St Bartholomew's Eve?+

Doctor Who: The Massacre of St Bartholomew's Eve is History, Action, Adventure, Drama, Science Fiction and TV Movie film.

Who directed Doctor Who: The Massacre of St Bartholomew's Eve?+

Doctor Who: The Massacre of St Bartholomew's Eve was directed by Paddy Russell.