Daleks' Invasion Earth: 2150 A.D. (1966)

User Rating:

5.8/10   

Director:

Gordon Flemyng

Writers:

Terry Nation (BBC television series)
Milton Subotsky (screenplay)

Release Date:

5 August 1966 (UK)

Genre:

Sci-Fi

Plot:

The Daleks' fiendish plot in 2150 against Earth and its people is foiled when Dr. Who and friends arrive from the 20th century and figure it out.

Plot Keywords:

2150s | Doctor Who | Product Placement | Telephone Booth | Telephone Box

Cast

Peter Cushing	...	Dr. Who
Bernard Cribbins	...	Tom Campbell
Ray Brooks	...	David
Andrew Keir	...	Wyler
Roberta Tovey	...	Susan
Jill Curzon	...	Louise
Roger Avon	...	Wells
Geoffrey Cheshire	...	Roboman
Keith Marsh	...	Conway
Philip Madoc	...	Brockley
Steve Peters	...	Leader Roboman
Eddie Powell	...	Thompson
Godfrey Quigley	...	Dortmun
Peter Reynolds	...	Man on bicycle
Bernard Spear	...	Man with carrier bag

Also Known As:

Daleks Invade Earth 2150 A.D. (USA) (TV title)
Dr. Who: Daleks Invasion Earth 2150 A.D. (USA) (video title)
Invasion Earth 2150 A.D.

Runtime:

81 min

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

UK:U | Australia:PG

Filming Locations:

Shepperton Studios, Shepperton, Surrey, England, UK

Company:

AARU Productions

Trivia:

The original trailer for this film describes Ray Brooks as "The boy with the knack". Brooks starred in The Knack ...and How to Get It (1965).

Goofs:

Revealing mistakes: When the van rams through the ranks of blue/silver Daleks in the street, some of those knocked flying and destroyed are clearly seen to be completely empty casings.

Quotes:

[repeated line]
Daleks: Exterminate!

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Dalekmania (1995) (V)

WHO 2 the Daleks return

This film is an improvement over the last one. Again the storyline for one of the first Dalek serials was used as the basis for the Cushing doctor. The story progresses at a better pace than the first one and is a bit more griping than the first.

For the most part the characters are likable, except for Susan who I find annoying as hell. The level of acting greatly exceeds that of Doctor Who and the Daleks. Most of the actors and actresses seem to be in their element.

The sets are better than the last movie but not quiet perfect. The Dalek spaceship's design is good but during every close up shop of it wires can be seen.

Overall better than the first but no where near perfect.