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The Day of the Triffids(1963)
Status: Released
Date: 1963-04-24
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192 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
Mervyn Johns
Mr. Coker
Kieron Moore
Tom Goodwin
Ewan Roberts
Dr. Soames
Alison Leggatt
Miss Coker
Video Trailer The Day of the Triffids
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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Day of the Triffids Trailer (1962) - Trailer
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