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Doctor Who: The Talons of Weng-Chiang

1977Movie2 h 30 min

81
GreatGoodWatch score
81
GreatGoodWatch score

Summary

Death stalks the fogbound streets of Victorian London: young women are going missing, horribly mutilated bodies are found floating in the Thames and criminal gangs terrorize the innocent.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Drop-in friendly

Skip it if

  • Graphic violence bothers you

Where to watch

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Not for warmth or comfort.

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Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
David Maloney
Written by
Robert Holmes
Produced by
Philip Hinchcliffe
Music by
Dudley Simpson

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Facts

April 2, 1977 · 2 h 30 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
April 2, 1977
Runtime
2 h 30 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Action, Adventure, Drama, Science Fiction, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Doctor Who: The Talons of Weng-Chiang worth watching?"

Questions about Doctor Who: The Talons of Weng-Chiang

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Doctor Who: The Talons of Weng-Chiang worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81.

Is Doctor Who: The Talons of Weng-Chiang plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (9 of 10) and mystery (8 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Will Doctor Who: The Talons of Weng-Chiang scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 7 of 10).