The Day of the Triffids

United Kingdom, 1963

Film
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The few who retain their eyesight are horrified to see the Triffids normally small plants - grow to huge proportions as they become affected by the presence of the mysterious meteorites. As the Triffids multiply by the millions, they begin a march on civilisation, brutally destroying everyone in their path. Based on the book by John Wyndham. Rated: PG

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Credits

director

Steve Sekely

Duration

01:34:00:00

Production places
United Kingdom
Production dates
1963

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

300518

Language

English

Audience classification

PG

Subject categories

Fantasy & Science Fiction

Fantasy & Science Fiction → Science fiction films

Feature films

Feature films → Feature films - Great Britain

Literature → Literature

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Life on other planets

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Colour

Holdings

VHS; Access Print (Section 1)

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