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Doctor Who: The Daleks (1964) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1964 · 171 mins · English
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- Directed by
- Richard Martin, Christopher Barry
- Starring
- William Hartnell, John Lee, Chris Browning, David Graham, Carole Ann Ford, Eric Smith
The TARDIS transports the Doctor, Susan, Barbara and Ian to Skaro, where they encounter the planet’s two native peoples: the Daleks—ruthless mutant beings housed in armored travelling shells—and the Thals, a peaceful, aesthetically striking humanoid race. The Daleks persuade the Thals that they must take up arms to ensure their survival.
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