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The Day of the Triffids is a British film of genre Science fiction directed by Freddie Francis released in USA on 27 april 1963 with Howard Keel
The Day of the Triffids (1963)
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Add to a movie listReleased in USA 27 april 1963
Length 1h33
Directed by Freddie Francis
OriginUnited-kingdom
Themes Post-apocalyptic films, Films about religion, Films based on science fiction novels, Films set in the future, Giant monster films, Political films, Dystopian films, Films about extraterrestrial life, Disaster films, Mise en scène d'une plante
Rating60%
The Day of the Triffids is a 1962 British film based on the 1951 science fiction novel of the same name by John Wyndham. The picture was directed by Steve Sekely, and Howard Keel played the central character, Bill Masen. The movie's leading lady was Nicole Maurey and it was filmed in colour with monaural sound.
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Triffids are tall plants capable of aggressive and seemingly intelligent behaviour. They are able to move about by "walking" on their roots, appear to communicate with each other, and possess a deadly whip-like poisonous sting that enables them to kill their victims and feed on their rotting carcasses. Their appearance is vaguely similar to gigantic asparagus shoots topped with a flower-like 'head' that somewhat resemble a Vanda Miss Joaquim orchid and houses their deadly stinger.Actors
Howard Keel
(Bill Masen)
Kieron Moore
(Tom Goodwin)
Janette Scott
(Karen Goodwin)
Nicole Maurey
(Christine Durrant)
Mervyn Johns
(Mr. Coker)
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