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Doctor Who: The Enemy of the World

1968Movie2 h 21 min

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A tense, intriguing adventure movie about technology and fantasy.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

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Story

On Earth in 2018, the Doctor and his companions are enmeshed in a deadly web of intrigue thanks to his uncanny resemblance to the scientist/politician Salamander. He is hailed as the "shopkeeper of the world" for his efforts to relieve global famine, but why do his rivals keep disappearing? How can he predict so many natural disasters? The Doctor must expose Salamander's schemes before he takes over the world.

Feels like

  • Classic Sci-Fi Adventure
  • Political Intrigue
  • Doppelganger Plot
  • Global Conspiracy
  • Technological Threat
  • Fast-Paced Action
  • Dystopian Future
  • Mystery and Suspense
  • Vintage Television

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Barry Letts
Written by
David Whitaker
Produced by
Innes Lloyd

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Facts

January 27, 1968 · 2 h 21 min · Violence

Released
January 27, 1968
Runtime
2 h 21 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Adventure, Drama, Science Fiction, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom