Doctor Who: Revenge of the Cybermen
Doctor Who: Revenge of the Cybermen

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Doctor Who: Revenge of the Cybermen

1975
Movie
100 min
English

Arriving on Space Station Nerva in its distant past, the Doctor, Sarah and Harry find its crew threatened by a mysterious plague. Discovering that things are not as they seem, they uncover a Cyberman plot to destroy Voga, planet of gold.

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IMDb7.1/10
Director: Michael FergusonGenres: Science Fiction, Adventure

Plot Summary

The Fourth Doctor and Sarah Jane Smith arrive on a mining colony on the planet Voga, known as the 'planet of gold'. They discover that the primitive Vogans, who worship gold, are being targeted by the Cybermen, who are also desperately seeking gold for their own survival. The Doctor must uncover the Cybermen's plan and prevent their return to galactic dominance.

Critical Reception

Revenge of the Cybermen is often viewed as a somewhat uneven but entertaining Doctor Who story, notable for the introduction of the Cybermen in color and the early adventures of Tom Baker's Doctor. While the Cybermen's motivation and the plot have been subject to some criticism, the story is generally appreciated for its atmosphere, action, and the performances of the cast, particularly Tom Baker and Elisabeth Sladen.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for reintroducing the iconic Cybermen with a new visual style.

  • Criticized for a somewhat simplistic plot and the Cybermen's questionable motivations.

  • Appreciated for the chemistry between Tom Baker and Elisabeth Sladen.

Google audience: Audience reviews are generally positive, with viewers enjoying the classic Doctor Who feel, the striking design of the Cybermen, and the dynamic between the Doctor and Sarah Jane. Some minor criticisms are directed at the pacing and certain plot conveniences.

Fun Fact

This serial marked the first time the Cybermen were seen in color during the original run of Doctor Who, coinciding with the move to color television for the BBC.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

The "Cybermen" were never my favourite enemy of the "Doctor" - they were OK in the monochrome days with William Hartnell but I didn't really rate them later on. Anyway, this time we see Tom Baker, "Sarah Jane" (Elisabeth Sladen) and "Harry"...