Quatermass

Quatermass

Quatermass

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Quatermass

1979- 1979

1 Seasons

4 Episodes

6.6(16 votes)

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Drama

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Overview

In the near future, a now-elderly Bernard Quatermass investigates the disappearance of his granddaughter and a mysterious cult.

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Euston Films

Thames Television

Cast & Crew

7 members

Acting

John Mills

Bernard Quatermass

John Mills

Acting

Simon MacCorkindale

Joe Kapp

Simon MacCorkindale

Acting

Paul Rosebury

Caraway

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Acting

Jane Bertish

Bee

Jane Bertish

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Ralph Arliss

Kickalong

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Acting

Margaret Tyzak

Annie Morgan

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Brian Croucher

Police Lt.

Brian Croucher

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