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Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead

PG200959mJames Strong

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A meeting in a London bus with jewel thief Lady Christina takes a turn for the worse for the Doctor when the bus takes a detour to a desert-like planet, where the deadly Swarm awaits.

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What is Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead (2009) about?

A meeting in a London bus with jewel thief Lady Christina takes a turn for the worse for the Doctor when the bus takes a detour to a desert-like planet, where the deadly Swarm awaits.

Who stars in Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead?

Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead stars David Tennant (The Doctor), Michelle Ryan (Christina), Lee Evans (Malcolm), Noma Dumezweni (Capt Magambo), Adam James (DI McMillan). The film was directed by James Strong.

How long is Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead?

Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead has a runtime of 59 min and premiered in 2009. It is rated PG.

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