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Doctor Who: The Ribos Operation
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Doctor Who: The Ribos Operation

1978 · 100 min Science Fiction Adventure Drama
6.8 / 10 · TMDB

The Doctor is summoned by the mysterious and powerful White Guardian, and sent on a quest to find the six segments of the Key to Time, which, once assembled, will restore balance to the Universe. Joining the Doctor and K9 is the smart and sassy Romana, a Time Lord fresh from the Academy. Landing on the wintry planet of Ribos to locate the first segment, the TARDIS crew quickly find themselves embroiled in a little local trouble with a pair of conmen and an unstable warlord...

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Doctor Who: The Ribos Operation has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.8/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1978. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

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🎭 Cast

Tom Baker

Tom Baker

The Doctor

Mary Tamm

Mary Tamm

Romana

John Leeson

John Leeson

K-9 (voice)

Cyril Luckham

Cyril Luckham

The Guardian

Iain Cuthbertson

Iain Cuthbertson

Garron

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Nigel Plaskitt

Unstoffe

Paul Seed

Paul Seed

Graff Vynda-K

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Robert Keegan

Sholakh

Timothy Bateson

Timothy Bateson

Binro

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Anne Tirard

The Seeker

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