Quatermass and the Pit

Quatermass and the Pit

Limited Series 1958 · 6 eps · ★ 7.1 · Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Mystery

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A team of scientists search for the origin and purpose of a mysterious capsule found on a building site.

Created by Nigel Kneale

Network: BBC One

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