The Day of the Triffids
From the nightmare novel that made the world shudder!
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.
- Director
- Steve Sekely
- Signature
- Tension · Wonder · Craft
Who's in it
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18 billed performers
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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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Box Office & Release
- Budget
- $750,000
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- Release date
- Apr 24, 1963
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- MPAA rating
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- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
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