Doctor Who: The Deadly Assassin

1976Movie1 h 40 min

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A nostalgic, intriguing sci-fi movie about the future and mystery.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Summoned back to Gallifrey, the Doctor is framed for the assassination of the Time Lord President. To prove his innocence, he must stand for election himself, uncover the traitor in the Time Lord High Council, fight a hooded killer in a nightmare cyberspace world of his enemy's devising and battle against an old foe now out to destroy the Time Lords: The Master.

Feels like

  • Classic Sci-Fi Mystery
  • Time Lord Lore
  • Political Intrigue
  • Framed Protagonist
  • Virtual Reality Action
  • Iconic Villain
  • 70s Doctor Who
  • Conspiracy Thriller
  • Gallifreyan Politics

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Directed by
David Maloney
Written by
Robert Holmes

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Facts

November 20, 1976 · 1 h 40 min · Science Fiction, Drama, Adventure

Released
November 20, 1976
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Genres
Science Fiction, Drama, Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom