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Doctor Who: The Seeds of Doom
8.8 / 10• 1976• 2h 30m•NR• English
Science FictionTV Movie
Storyline
When scientists in the Antarctic uncover a mysterious seed pod, the Doctor is called in to investigate. He soon realises it is extraterrestrial and extremely dangerous. At the same time, however, ruthless millionaire plant-lover Harrison Chase has learned of the find and decides he must have the pod for his collection of rare and beautiful flora. Meanwhile the pod itself harbours intelligent life with sinister plans of its own...
Cast & Crew
Tom Baker
The Doctor
Lead
Elisabeth Sladen
Sarah Jane Smith
Tony Beckley
Harrison Chase
KG
Kenneth Gilbert
Richard Dunbar
MB
Michael Barrington
Sir Colin Thackeray
SC
Sylvia Coleridge
Amelia Ducat
John Challis
Scorby
Mark Jones
Arnold Keeler / Krynoid (voice)
What People Are Saying
5.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Douglas Camfield's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Doctor Who: The Seeds of Doom is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
