Doctor Who: The Massacre of St Bartholomew's Eve
Originally released in 1966. Doctor Who: The Massacre of St Bartholomew's Eve is a history/action film. directed by Paddy Russell.
Starring William Hartnell, Peter Purves, and David Weston
Synopsis
The TARDIS materialises in Paris in the year 1572 and the Doctor decides to visit the famous apothecary Charles Preslin. Steven, meanwhile, is befriended by a group of Huguenots from the household of the Protestant Admiral de Coligny. Having rescued a young serving girl, Anne Chaplet, from some pursuing guards, the Huguenots gain their first inkling of a heinous plan being hatched at the command of the Catholic Queen Mother, Catherine de Medici.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 26, 1966
59 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
William Hartnell
as The Doctor / Abbot of Amboise
Peter Purves
as Steven Taylor
David Weston
as Nicholas Muss
Eric Thompson
as Gaston, Viscount de Lerans
Annette Robertson
as Anne Chaplet
John Tillinger
as Simon Duvall
Christopher Tranchell
as Roger Colbert
Erik Chitty
as Charles Preslin
Edwin Finn
as Landlord
Clive Gazes
as Captain of the Guard
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- BBC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Doctor Who: The Massacre of St Bartholomew's Eve about?
The TARDIS materialises in Paris in the year 1572 and the Doctor decides to visit the famous apothecary Charles Preslin. Steven, meanwhile, is befriended by a group of Huguenots from the household ...
Who directed Doctor Who: The Massacre of St Bartholomew's Eve?
Doctor Who: The Massacre of St Bartholomew's Eve was directed by Paddy Russell.
How long is Doctor Who: The Massacre of St Bartholomew's Eve?
Doctor Who: The Massacre of St Bartholomew's Eve has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Doctor Who: The Massacre of St Bartholomew's Eve released?
Doctor Who: The Massacre of St Bartholomew's Eve was released on February 26, 1966 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Doctor Who: The Massacre of St Bartholomew's Eve?
The main cast of Doctor Who: The Massacre of St Bartholomew's Eve includes William Hartnell, Peter Purves, David Weston, Eric Thompson, Annette Robertson.