The Day of the Triffids
The Day of the Triffids

The Day of the Triffids

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1981- 1981
1 Seasons
6 Episodes
6.4(37 votes)
Ended
Drama
Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Overview

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.

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3 members
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Jonathan Duttine

Bill Masen

Jonathan Duttine
Acting

Emma Relph

Jo Payton

Emma Relph
Acting

Maurice Colbourne

Jack Coker

Maurice Colbourne

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