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The Day of the Triffids(1963)
Status: Released
Date: 1963-04-24
61%
190 Votes
Time: 1h 33m
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United Kingdom
Budget: $750,000.00
ProductionCompanies:
Allied Artists Pictures
Security Pictures Ltd.
Movie: The Day of the Triffids
Top 10 Billed Cast
Howard Keel
Bill Masen
Janina Faye
Susan - Child on the Train
Nicole Maurey
Christine Durrant
Janette Scott
Karen Goodwin
Kieron Moore
Tom Goodwin
Mervyn Johns
Mr. Coker
Ewan Roberts
Dr. Soames
Alison Leggatt
Miss Coker
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Video: Day of the Triffids Trailer (1962)
Day of the Triffids Trailer (1962)
George Hickenlooper on THE DAY OF THE TRIFFIDS
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