Doctor Who: The Daleks

Doctor Who: The Daleks

1964 · 171 min · ★ 7.4 · Science Fiction, Adventure, Drama

The TARDIS brings the Doctor, Susan, Barbara, and Ian to the planet Skaro where they meet two indigenous races — the Daleks, malicious mutant creatures encased in armoured travel machines, and the Thals, beautiful humanoids with pacifist principles. They convince the Thals of the need to fight for their own survival.

Directed by Richard Martin · Written by Terry Nation

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