The Day of the Triffids(1963)
“Beware the triffids... they grow... know... walk... talk... stalk... and kill!”
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.
Director
Steve Sekely
Studio
Allied Artists Pictures
Budget
$750K
Cast
Howard Keel
as Bill Masen
Janina Faye
as Susan - Child on the Train
Nicole Maurey
as Christine Durrant
Janette Scott
as Karen Goodwin
Mervyn Johns
as Mr. Coker
Kieron Moore
as Tom Goodwin
Ewan Roberts
as Dr. Soames
Alison Leggatt
as Miss Coker
Geoffrey Matthews
as Luis de la Vega
Gilgi Hauser
as Teresa de la Vega
John Tate
as Captain - SS Midland
Carole Ann Ford
as Bettina
Movie Facts
Release Year
1963
Runtime
1h 33m
Language
English
Rating
6.1 / 10
Budget
$750K
Production Companies
Allied Artists Pictures • Security Pictures Ltd.
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What is The Day of the Triffids about?▼
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.
Who directed The Day of the Triffids?▼
The Day of the Triffids was directed by Steve Sekely and released in 1963. It is a science fiction, horror film.
How long is The Day of the Triffids?▼
The Day of the Triffids has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
Who stars in The Day of the Triffids?▼
The cast of The Day of the Triffids includes Howard Keel as Bill Masen, Janina Faye as Susan - Child on the Train, Nicole Maurey as Christine Durrant, Janette Scott as Karen Goodwin, Mervyn Johns as Mr. Coker and more.
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