The Day of the Triffids

1963

1h 33m

6.1

6.1/10

190 votes • View on IMDb

Science Fiction Horror

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

Overview

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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Status: Released

Budget: $750,000

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies

Allied Artists Pictures Security Pictures Ltd.

Production Countries

United Kingdom

Spoken Languages

English

Keywords

london, england paris, france based on novel or book marine biologist giant plant plant meteor alien life-form alien invasion child molester blindness man eating plant botanical garden meteor shower little girl in peril mass evacuation alien plant-life isolated lighthouse ship's mate childnapper cadiz, spain sea water fairgrounds abandoned cities seeing people

Quick Facts

Release Date	April 24, 1963
Status	Released
Language	EN
IMDb ID	tt0055894

Cast

Howard Keel

Bill Masen

Janina Faye

Susan - Child on the Train

Nicole Maurey

Christine Durrant

Janette Scott

Karen Goodwin

Kieron Moore

Tom Goodwin

Mervyn Johns

Mr. Coker

Ewan Roberts

Dr. Soames

Alison Leggatt

Miss Coker

Geoffrey Matthews

Luis de la Vega

Gilgi Hauser

Teresa de la Vega

John Tate

Captain - SS Midland

Carole Ann Ford

Bettina

Key Crew

Bernard Gordon

Screenplay

Steve Sekely

Director

Philip Yordan

Executive Producer

George Pitcher

Producer