Earth has been conquered by an alien race known as the Masters using their giant Tripods. cousins. When humans reach the age of sixteen, they must undergo a process known as capping which ...
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Will, Henry and Beanpole reach The White Mountains, only to be captured by the Black Guard once again.
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After surviving a severe beating by the Black Guard, Fritz meets another uncapped person who shows him how the city gets its power. Will continues his education by the Masters, and learns of their ...
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Will is introduced to one of the ruling class, a Cognosc, who questions him about his thoughts. Fritz finds a hidden map of the city which reveals a useful secret.
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John Shackley | ... | Will Parker 25 episodes, 1984-1985 |
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Ceri Seel | ... | Beanpole 17 episodes, 1984-1985 |
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Jim Baker | ... | Henry Parker 15 episodes, 1984-1985 |
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Earth has been conquered by an alien race known as the Masters using their giant Tripods. cousins. When humans reach the age of sixteen, they must undergo a process known as capping which places their mind under the control of the conquerors. In 2089, having learned the truth, cousins Will and Henry Parker embark on a journey to the White Mountains in search of a group of free men. Written by Carin Mayfield <snc417@new-ls.lightspeed.net>
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15 September 1984 (UK) See more »Also Known As:
Die dreibeinigen Herrscher See more »Company Credits
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7 Network, British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Fremantle International Inc. See more »
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The series was based upon the Tripods trilogy of children's books: "The White Mountains" (1967), "The City of Gold and Lead" (1967), and "The Pool of Fire" (1968), by John Christopher. Only two of the intended three seasons were produced - the events of the third novel are therefore missing in this adaptation. See more »
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In the late eighties, I saw The Tripods on WGBH in Boston, the Public TV station there. They broadcast parts one and two. The British production company never made the third and final part, so the story just ends unresolved. Never-the-less, it's a terrific adventure for young people based on a series of books. The production values and slower pacing may date it somewhat compared to later standards. Still, the characters are appealing. The special effects are convincing enough to make the Tripods ominous, and there's a surprisingly well sustained dramatic tension that keeps the episodes going. There's a good mix of studio and location photography. The series has now been issued on DVD in the U.S.