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Quatermass and the Pit
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Quatermass and the Pit

1958-12-22 · 30 min / episode · ★ 7.1

Drama · Sci-Fi & Fantasy · Mystery

A team of scientists search for the origin and purpose of a mysterious capsule found on a building site.

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Creators
Nigel Kneale
Production companies
BBC
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Ended

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André MorellAndré MorellProfessor Bernard Quatermass
Cec LinderCec LinderDr. Matthew Roney
John StrattonJohn StrattonCaptain Potter
Christine FinnChristine FinnBarbara Judd
Anthony BushellAnthony BushellColonel James Breen

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