Movie

Doctor Who: The Reign of Terror

★ 6.3(8)19642h 30m

Science Fiction Action Adventure Drama History TV Movie

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Good to know

Director: Henric Hirsch
Release date: 1964-09-12
Runtime: 2h 30m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: BBC

About Doctor Who: The Reign of Terror

Doctor Who: The Reign of Terror is a 1964 movie in the Science Fiction, Action and Adventure genres, directed by Henric Hirsch, starring William Hartnell, Carole Ann Ford and Jacqueline Hill. It has a runtime of 2 hours 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 8 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Doctor Who: The Reign of Terror in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The TARDIS materialises not far from Paris in 1794 — one of the bloodiest years following the French Revolution of 1789. The travellers become involved with an escape chain rescuing prisoners from the guillotine and get caught up in the machinations of an English undercover spy, James Stirling — alias Lemaitre, governor of the Conciergerie prison.

Cast

William Hartnell

The Doctor

Carole Ann Ford

Susan Foreman

Jacqueline Hill

Barbara Wright

William Russell

Ian Chesterton

Keith Anderson

Robespierre

Jack Cunningham

Jailer

Jeffry Wickham

Webster

Neville Smith

D'Argenson

Laidlaw Dalling

Rouvray

Peter Walker

Small Boy

James Cairncross

Lemaitre

Roy Herrick

Jean

Themes & keywords

time travelfrench revolutionlost film

Frequently asked questions

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How long is Doctor Who: The Reign of Terror?+

Doctor Who: The Reign of Terror has a runtime of 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes).

Who stars in Doctor Who: The Reign of Terror?+

Doctor Who: The Reign of Terror stars William Hartnell, Carole Ann Ford, Jacqueline Hill, William Russell and Keith Anderson.

When did Doctor Who: The Reign of Terror come out?+

Doctor Who: The Reign of Terror is a 1964 movie directed by Henric Hirsch.

What genre is Doctor Who: The Reign of Terror?+

Doctor Who: The Reign of Terror is Science Fiction, Action, Adventure, Drama, History and TV Movie film.

Who directed Doctor Who: The Reign of Terror?+

Doctor Who: The Reign of Terror was directed by Henric Hirsch.