The Day of the Triffids DVD (2010) Dougray Scott, Copus (DIR) cert 12 2 discs
Title:
The Day of the Triffids
Leading Actor:
Dougray Scott
Region:
Region 2
Duration:
401 mins
Format:
DVD / Ultimate Edition
Type:
DVD
No. of Discs:
2 disc(s)
Studio / Publisher:
Trinity Creative Partnership
UK Release Date:
01 Feb 2010
Edition:
Ultimate Edition

Two-part BBC adaptation of the classic science fiction thriller starring Dougray Scott and Joely Richardson. In the near future humanity searches for alternative fuel supplies and they discover the Triffid, a crop that can be cultivated for fuel, however the crop also contains ominous and threatening properties that mean it must be closely guarded. When a solar storm leaves billions of people blinded the Triffids escape captivity and are free to roam the planet causing havoc by breeding rapidly and harming humans with their fatal sting. It is up to a small band of sighted survivors led by Dr Bill Masen (Scott) to try and save humanity from impending doom. The cast also features Vanessa Redgrave, Brian Cox and Eddie Izzard. Please note this DVD is region 2 and will only work in the following regions Japan, Europe, South Africa, the Middle East (including Egypt) and Greenland, Unless you have a multi-regional DVD Player.