Doctor Who: Planet of the Spiders

Name: Doctor Who: Planet of the Spiders
Released: 1974-06-08
Rating: 7.4

7.4/10 (9)

·1974· 150 min

Drama Action Adventure Science Fiction TV Movie

Director: Barry Letts

The blue crystal that the Doctor took from Metebelis III in a previous adventure is desperately sought by the Eight Legs, a race of mutated spiders, as the final element in their plan for universal domination. With help from an old mentor, the Doctor realises the only way to foil the plot is to make the ultimate sacrifice. The Doctor must risk death to return to the cave of the Great One and save the universe.

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Cast

Jon Pertwee

The Doctor

Tom Baker

The Doctor

Elisabeth Sladen

Sarah Jane Smith

Nicholas Courtney

Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart

Richard Franklin

Mike Yates

John Levene

Sergeant Benton

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John Dearth

Lupton

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Carl Forgione

Land

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Andrew Staines

Keaver

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Terence Lodge

Moss

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Christopher Burgess

Barnes

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John Kane

Tommy

In brief

Doctor Who: Planet of the Spiders (1974) is a drama, action, adventure film. With an average rating of 7.4/10 from 9 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 2h 30min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.

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How long is Doctor Who: Planet of the Spiders?

Doctor Who: Planet of the Spiders runs 150 minutes (2h 30min).

What rating does Doctor Who: Planet of the Spiders have?

Doctor Who: Planet of the Spiders has an average rating of 7.4/10 based on 9 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is Doctor Who: Planet of the Spiders from?

Doctor Who: Planet of the Spiders was released in 1974.