The Day of the Triffids
(The Day of the Triffids)
Synopsis
A devastating meteor shower blinds Earth. Carnivorous, moving plants called Triffids are proliferating and commence total destruction of the planet. Thank goodness for two biologists, not blinded for various reasons, who hide out in a lighthouse. They discover by chance, that Triffids die when put in contact with salt water.
A movie directed by Steve Sekely, Freddie Francis
1962 - 93 minutes - Color - Mono - 2.35
Main Cast
- Bill Masen
- Christine Durrant
- Karen Goodwin
- Tom Goodwin
- Mr. Coker
- Dr. Soames
- Miss Coker
- Luis de la Vega
- Susan - Child on the Train
- Teresa de la Vega
- Captain - SS Midland
- Bettina
- Flight 356 Radioman
- Nurse Jamieson
- Greenhouse Watchman
Production
Distributors
- Allied Artists Pictures (Usa)
- J. Arthur Rank Film Distributors (United kingdom)
Also Known As
- День триффидов (inc)
- Invasion of the Triffids (inc)
- Revolt of the Triffids (inc)
Release dates
April 27, 1963
More release dates…
- April 27, 1963
- April 23, 2010 (TCM Classic Film Festival)