Doomwatch (1972)
1h 32m
Running Time
March 1, 1972Release Date
Plot.
The waters surrounding an island become contaminated by chemical dumping, and people who eat fish caught in those waters become deformed and violent.
Where to Watch.
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This Movie Is About.
Cast & Crew.
Ian Bannen
Dr. Del Shaw
Judy Geeson
Victoria Brown
John Paul
Dr. Quist
Simon Oates
Dr. John Ridge
Jean Trend
Dr. Fay Chantry
Joby Blanshard
Bradley
George Sanders
The Admiral - Sir Geoffrey
Percy Herbert
Constable Hartwell
Shelagh Fraser
Mrs. Betty Straker
Joseph O'Conor
Vicar
Geoffrey Keen
Sir Henry Leyton
Peter Sasdy
Director
Norman Bird
Brewer
Kit Pedler
Writer
Constance Chapman
Miss Johnson
Gerry Davis
Writer
Michael Brennan
Tom Straker
James Cosmo
Bob Gillette
Clive Exton
Writer
Tony Tenser
Producer
Cyril Cross
George
George Woodbridge
Ferry Skipper
John Scott
Composer
Kenneth Talbot
Cinematographer
Jerome Willis
Lt. Com. Tavener
Jeremy Child
David Broome
Keith Palmer
Editor
Brian Anthony
Brian Murray
Rita Davies
Mrs. Murray
Walter Turner
Mr. Murray
Paddy Ryan
Grandfather Murray
Reg Lever
Sam
Pam St. Clement
Young Woman
Colin Grimes
Art Direction
Tom Smith
Makeup Supervisor
Alan Cassie
Draughtsman
Eddy Joseph
Assistant Editor
Jack Causey
Production Manager
Ronald Anscombe
Focus Puller
Ron Barron
Sound Recordist
Ronnie Maasz
Camera Operator
Doreen Soan
Continuity
Jim Brennan
Location Manager
Derek Whitehurst
Assistant Director
John Hilling
Wardrobe Master
Michael Hopkins
Sound Editor
Ken Softley
Construction Manager
Anne McFadyen
Hair Supervisor
Sue Gentle
Stand In
Media.
Details.
Release DateMarch 1, 1972
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 32m
Filming LocationsPinewood Studios, United Kingdom
Genres
Wiki.
Doomwatch is a 1972 British science fiction film directed by Peter Sasdy and starring Ian Bannen, Judy Geeson and John Paul. Described as both a thriller and a horror film, it is based on the BBC's science fiction television series Doomwatch which ran between 1970 and 1972. The screenplay was written by Clive Exton. In the United States it was released by Embassy Pictures with the alternative title Island of the Ghouls.
In the film, the waters surrounding an island become contaminated by chemical dumping, and people who eat fish caught in those waters become deformed and violent.