The Day of the Triffids

Name: The Day of the Triffids
Genre: Science Fiction, Horror
Released: 1963-04-24
Duration: 1 h 33 min
Rating: 6.1
Cast: Howard Keel, Janina Faye, Nicole Maurey, Janette Scott, Mervyn Johns

1963·Movie·NR·93 min·★ 6.1(193)

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“Beware the triffids... they grow... know... walk... talk... stalk... and kill!”

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.

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About The Day of the Triffids

The Day of the Triffids is a 1963 English-language science fiction and horror film directed by Steve Sekely. The cast is led by Howard Keel, Janina Faye, Nicole Maurey. It has a runtime of 1h 33m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, Cultpix, Fawesome.

The Day of the Triffids was produced by Allied Artists Pictures and Security Pictures Ltd. and made in United Kingdom. It was released on April 24, 1963, and carries a NR certification.

Director: Steve Sekely
Writers: Bernard Gordon
Release date: April 24, 1963
Original language: English
Age rating: NR
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Budget: $1 million
Production: Allied Artists Pictures, Security Pictures Ltd.

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The Day of the Triffids cast & crew

The Day of the Triffids was directed by Steve Sekely and written by Bernard Gordon.

The cast features Howard Keel as Bill Masen, Janina Faye as Susan - Child on the Train, Nicole Maurey as Christine Durrant, Janette Scott as Karen Goodwin, Mervyn Johns as Mr. Coker, and Kieron Moore as Tom Goodwin.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ron Goodwin, cinematography is by Ted Moore, and it was produced by Philip Yordan and George Pitcher.

Is The Day of the Triffids worth watching?

The Day of the Triffids holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 193 ratings, a solidly received science fiction films.

At 1h 33m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy science fiction and horror, The Day of the Triffids is worth a place on your watchlist.

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