The Day of the Triffids (1963)

04/24/1963 (GB) • 1h 33m

Science Fiction, Horror

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.

Top Billed Cast

Howard Keel

Bill Masen

Janina Faye

Susan - Child on the Train

Nicole Maurey

Christine Durrant

Janette Scott

Karen Goodwin

Kieron Moore

Tom Goodwin

Mervyn Johns

Mr. Coker

Ewan Roberts

Dr. Soames

Alison Leggatt

Miss Coker

Geoffrey Matthews

Luis de la Vega


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$750,000.00

Revenue

-

Keywords

london, england

paris, france

based on novel or book

marine biologist

giant plant

plant

meteor

alien life-form

alien invasion

child molester

blindness

man eating plant

botanical garden

meteor shower

little girl in peril

mass evacuation

alien plant-life

isolated lighthouse

ship's mate

childnapper

cadiz, spain

sea water

fairgrounds

abandoned cities

seeing people

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