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Beware the triffids... they grow... know... walk... talk... stalk... and kill! - The Day of the Triffids
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Title: The Day of the Triffids

Release Date: 24 Apr 1963

Runtime: 1h 33m

Genre: Science Fiction, Horror

Director: Allied Artists Pictures, Security Pictures Ltd.

Production Companies: Allied Artists Pictures, Security Pictures Ltd.

Overview: 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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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.1 (178 votes)

Cast

  • Bill Masen: Howard Keel
  • Susan - Child on the Train: Janina Faye
  • Christine Durrant: Nicole Maurey
  • Karen Goodwin: Janette Scott
  • Tom Goodwin: Kieron Moore
  • Mr. Coker: Mervyn Johns
  • Dr. Soames: Ewan Roberts
  • Miss Coker: Alison Leggatt
  • Luis de la Vega: Geoffrey Matthews
  • Teresa de la Vega: Gilgi Hauser
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