Downtime
"The Brigadier faces a new breed of Yeti as he searches to find the locus!"
Originally released in 1995. Downtime is a science fiction/action film. directed by Keith Barnfather. At just 65 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Nicholas Courtney, Elisabeth Sladen, and Deborah Watling
Synopsis
Retired commander of the United Nations' Intelligence Taskforce, and long-time associate of the mysterious time traveler the Doctor, Brigadier Alistair Lethbridge-Stewart faces the toughest battle of his military career when he is embroiled in a plot unwittingly set in motion by university chancellor Victoria Waterfield, herself a former companion of the Doctor, to take over the Earth by an evil alien entity called the Great Intelligence, aided by its ferocious robot Yeti cohorts. Can the Brigadier defeat this menace to the Earth without the Doctor's help?
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 3, 1995
30 years ago
Runtime
1h 5m
65 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (9 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Nicholas Courtney
as Brigadier Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart
Elisabeth Sladen
as Sarah Jane Smith
Deborah Watling
as Victoria Waterfield
Jack Watling
as Professor Travers
Beverley Cressman
as Kate Lethbridge-Stewart
Mark Trotman
as Daniel Hinton
Geoffrey Beevers
as 'Harrods' Haroldson
Peter Silverleaf
as Christopher Rice
John Leeson
as Anthony the D.J.
Miles Richardson
as Captain Douglas Cavendish
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Reeltime Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Downtime about?
Retired commander of the United Nations' Intelligence Taskforce, and long-time associate of the mysterious time traveler the Doctor, Brigadier Alistair Lethbridge-Stewart faces the toughest battle ...
Who directed Downtime?
Downtime was directed by Keith Barnfather.
How long is Downtime?
Downtime has a runtime of 1 hours and 5 minutes (65 minutes total).
When was Downtime released?
Downtime was released on February 3, 1995 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Downtime?
The main cast of Downtime includes Nicholas Courtney, Elisabeth Sladen, Deborah Watling, Jack Watling, Beverley Cressman.