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Movie poster: Doctor Who: The Pirate Planet (1978)
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Doctor Who: The Pirate Planet

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1978 · 100 min Action Adventure Drama Science Fiction TV Movie
7.0 / 10 · TMDB

The Doctor and Romana learn the second segment of the Key to Time is on the planet Calufrax. Yet they arrive on a planet called Zanak, which has been hollowed out and fitted with hyperspace engines, allowing its insane, half-robot Captain to materialise it around smaller planets and plunder their resources.

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Year 1978
Country United Kingdom
Genre Action, Adventure, Drama, Science Fiction, TV Movie
Director Pennant Roberts
Runtime 100 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.0/10 (6 votes)

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Doctor Who: The Pirate Planet is a solid entry rated 7.0/10. Not a masterpiece, but quality work that won't leave you disappointed.

A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.

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.

— MovieFinder Editorial

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