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The Day of the Triffids
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The Day of the Triffids

1963-04-24 · 93 min · ★ 6.1

Science Fiction · Horror

After an unusual meteor shower leaves most of the human population blind, a merchant navy officer must find a way to conquer tall, aggressive plants which are feeding on people and animals.

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Directors
Steve Sekely
Production companies
Allied Artists Pictures, Security Pictures Ltd.
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released
Budget
USD 750,000

Top Cast

Howard KeelHoward KeelBill Masen
Janina FayeJanina FayeSusan
Nicole MaureyNicole MaureyChristine Durrant
Janette ScottJanette ScottKaren Goodwin
Mervyn JohnsMervyn JohnsMr. Coker
Kieron MooreKieron MooreTom Goodwin
Ewan RobertsEwan RobertsDr. Soames
Alison LeggattAlison LeggattMiss Coker
Geoffrey MatthewsLuis de la Vega
Gilgi HauserTeresa de la Vega
John TateCaptain SS Midland
Carole Ann FordCarole Ann FordBettina
Arthur GrossFlight 356 Radioman
Colette WildeNurse Jamieson
Ian WilsonIan WilsonGreenhouse Watchman
Victor BrooksVictor BrooksPoiret
Chris AdcockTrain Passenger (uncredited)
Michael BishopFlight 356 Pilot (uncredited)
Ernest BlythSS Midland Passenger (uncredited)
Jim BradyJim BradyEscaped Prisoner (uncredited)

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