The Day of the Triffids
NR“Beware the triffids... they grow... know... walk... talk... stalk... and kill!”
1963·93 min·Released
Studio: Allied Artists Pictures, Security Pictures Ltd.
6.1TMDb
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Theatrical Apr 24, 1963
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UK · English · Foreign
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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Crew
DirectorSteve Sekely
WriterBernard Gordon
Cast
Howard Keel
Bill Masen
Janina Faye
Susan - Child on the Train
Nicole Maurey
Christine Durrant
Janette Scott
Karen Goodwin
Mervyn Johns
Mr. Coker
Kieron Moore
Tom Goodwin
Ewan Roberts
Dr. Soames
Alison Leggatt
Miss Coker
Geoffrey Matthews
Luis de la Vega
Gilgi Hauser
Teresa de la Vega
John Tate
Captain - SS Midland
Carole Ann Ford
Bettina
Arthur Gross
Flight 356 Radioman
Colette Wilde
Nurse Jamieson
Ian Wilson
Greenhouse Watchman
Victor Brooks
Poiret
Chris Adcock
Train Passenger (uncredited)
Michael Bishop
Flight 356 Pilot (uncredited)
Ernest Blyth
SS Midland Passenger (uncredited)
Jim Brady
Escaped Prisoner (uncredited)
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Keywords
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Details
Budget
$1M
TMDb Votes
192
Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 4, 2026