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Doctor Who: The War Machines (1966)

Movie ★ 7.4 100 min

Science Fiction Drama Adventure

The TARDIS arrives in London in 1966 and the First Doctor and Dodo visit the Post Office Tower. There they meet Professor Brett, whose revolutionary new computer WOTAN (Will Operating Thought ANalogue) can actually think for itself and is shortly to be linked up to other major computers around the world — a project overseen by civil servant Sir Charles Summer.

Michael Ferguson Director Ian Stuart Black Writer

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Quick facts

Released
July 16, 1966
Runtime
100 min
IMDb
tt0562974
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Themes

Cast

William Hartnell William Hartnell The Doctor Jackie Lane Jackie Lane Dodo Chaplet Anneke Wills Anneke Wills Polly Michael Craze Michael Craze Ben Jackson John Harvey John Harvey Professor Brett John Cater John Cater Professor Krimpton William Mervyn William Mervyn Sir Charles Summer Alan Curtis Alan Curtis Major Green Gerald Taylor Gerald Taylor War Machine Operator/The Voice of WOTAN Sandra Bryant Kitty Ewan Proctor Flash Customer George Cross The Minister Kenneth Kendall Kenneth Kendall Himself Ric Felgate American Journalist Carl Conway American Journalist John Doye Interviewer Dwight Whylie Radio Announcer Desmond Cullum-Jones Worker

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Frequently asked questions

What is Doctor Who: The War Machines about?
The TARDIS arrives in London in 1966 and the First Doctor and Dodo visit the Post Office Tower. There they meet Professor Brett, whose revolutionary new computer WOTAN (Will Operating Thought ANalogue) can actually think for itself and is shortly to be linked up to other major computers around the world — a project overseen by civil servant Sir Charles Summer.
Who directed Doctor Who: The War Machines?
Doctor Who: The War Machines was directed by Michael Ferguson.
Who stars in Doctor Who: The War Machines?
Doctor Who: The War Machines stars William Hartnell, Jackie Lane, Anneke Wills, Michael Craze.
When was Doctor Who: The War Machines released?
Doctor Who: The War Machines is a 1966 science fiction, drama, adventure film.
Where can I watch Doctor Who: The War Machines?
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