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200056 minGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

K9 Unleashed

200056 minGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Interviews with cast and crew reveal insights about the Doctor's robot dog K9, which appeared in the Doctor Who series from 1977 to 1981.

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Keith Barnfather

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Interviews with cast and crew reveal insights about the Doctor's robot dog K9, which appeared in the Doctor Who series from 1977 to 1981.

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Keith Barnfather

Keith Barnfatherdirector

Elisabeth Sladen

Elisabeth Sladencast

John Leeson

John Leesoncast

Louise Jameson

Louise Jamesoncast

David Brierly

David Brierlycast

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K9, the robot dog from the long-running series Doctor Who, appeared on screen from 1977 to 1981. This documentary features interviews with cast and crew members who worked on the show. They discuss K9's role and impact on the series. The film also includes a showreel for an unmade K9 television series. Running for 56 minutes, K9 Unleashed offers a look at the character's legacy in science fiction television.

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