The Halfmen
During excavation work at a building site in Hobbs Lane, London, workmen discover a skull and other fossilised bones.
Andre Morell stars as Professor Quatermass in this classic sci-fi series, written by Nigel Kneale. Originally broadcast live by the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ in 1958, the series made a big impression on the creators of Doctor Who, and has been cited as a major influence by author Stephen King and film director John Carpenter.
During excavation work at a building site in Hobbs Lane, London, workmen discover a skull and other fossilised bones. But are they really remains from a five million-year-old skeleton as claimed by Dr Roney, or something altogether more sinister? Meanwhile, Professor Quatermass, head of The Rocket Group, is resisting government plans to install missiles on the Moon, in a menacing project known as the Dead Man’s Deterrent. (1958)
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Credits
Role | Contributor |
---|---|
Writer | Nigel Kneale |
Professor Bernard Quatermass | AndrΓ© Morell |
Dr Matthew Roney | Cec Linder |
Colonel Breen | Anthony Bushell |
Captain Potter | John Stratton |
Barbara Judd | Christine Finn |
Director | Rudolph Cartier |
Broadcast
- Mon 22 Dec 1958 20:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Television Service
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