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Doctor Who: Meglos
Doctor Who: Meglos

Doctor Who: Meglos

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On the lush planet Tigella, two opposing factions are divided over the usage of the Dodecahedron, an ancient and powerful artefact which provides the entire planet's energy. The Doctor is summoned to arbitrate the conflict, but the power-crazed Meglos intercepts the call and impersonates him in order to steal the Dodecahedron.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

100 mins

Rating

6/10

Release Date

18 October 1980

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Tom Baker

Tom Baker

The Doctor / Meglos

Lalla Ward

Lalla Ward

Romana II

John Leeson

John Leeson

K9 (voice)

Bill Fraser

Bill Fraser

General Grugger

Frederick Treves

Frederick Treves

Lieutenant Brotadac

Edward Underdown

Edward Underdown

Zastor

Jacqueline Hill

Jacqueline Hill

Lexa

Colette Gleeson

Colette Gleeson

Caris

Crawford Logan

Crawford Logan

Deedrix / Meglos (voice) (uncredited)

Christopher Owen

Christopher Owen

Earthling

Simon Shaw

Simon Shaw

Tigellan Guard

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