The Day of the Triffids
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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Entertaining British sci fi adventure about killer plants from outer space. Loosely adapted from John Wyndham's novel, "Day of the Triffids." Remade twice including a TV mini series. Directed by Steve Sekely (& Freddie Francis uncredited) Released in 1963. a.k.a. "Invasion of the Triffids" Complete Print. TRIVIA: The producer listed in the credits, George Pitcher, had nothing to do with this film. He was a retired film executive whose name was used to meet a British legal requirement. NOTE: This film is in the public domain because of an invalid renewal.
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- Director
- Steve Sekely
- Starring
- Howard Keel, Janina Faye, Nicole Maurey, Janette Scott, Mervyn Johns, Kieron Moore, Ewan Roberts, Alison Leggatt
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