The Day of the Triffids poster
Director Steve Sekely
Screenplay Bernard Gordon

The Day of the Triffids

Tagline: Beware the triffids... they grow... know... walk... talk... stalk... and kill!

Release Date: 1962-07-05

Duration: 93 minutes

Synopsis

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.

Casting

  • Mervyn Johns
    Mr. Coker
  • Janette Scott
    Karen Goodwin
  • Howard Keel
    Bill Masen
  • Nicole Maurey
    Christine Durrant
  • Janina Faye
    Susan - Child on the Train
  • Kieron Moore
    Tom Goodwin
  • Ewan Roberts
    Dr. Soames
  • Alison Leggatt
    Miss Coker
  • Carole Ann Ford
    Bettina
  • Victor Brooks
    Poiret