The Day of the Triffids

16
1h 33m
1963
6.096 /10 (187)

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.

Country : United Kingdom
Languages : English
Released Date: 1963-04-24

Top Billed 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

Arthur Gross

Flight 356 Radioman

Colette Wilde

Nurse Jamieson

Ian Wilson

Greenhouse Watchman

Victor Brooks

Poiret

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