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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:TV_series
gptkb:television_series
gptkb:novel
gptkb:play
gptkb:film
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Harry_Quatermass
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gptkbp:adaptation
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gptkb:television_series
gptkb:1957
gptkb:Quatermass_II_(film)
gptkb:radio_station
gptkb:film
successful film adaptation
successful television adaptation
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gptkbp:adapted_into
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gptkb:television_series
gptkb:The_Quatermass_Experiment
gptkb:film
Quatermass II (novel)
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gptkbp:aired_on
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1950s
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gptkbp:author
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gptkb:Nigel_Kneale
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gptkbp:based_on
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gptkb:television_series
gptkb:Quatermass_II_(film)
Quatermass II (play)
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gptkbp:box_office
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£100,000
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gptkbp:character
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gptkb:Colonel_Breen
gptkb:Dr._Carroon
gptkb:Dr._Roney
gptkb:Professor_Bernard_Quatermass
Miss Judd
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gptkbp:character_development
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gptkb:Professor_Quatermass
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gptkbp:character_relationships
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individual vs society
human vs alien intelligence
scientist vs government
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gptkbp:cinematography
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gptkb:John_Wilcox
gptkb:Harry_Waxman
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gptkbp:climax
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confrontation with aliens
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gptkbp:color
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black and white
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gptkbp:composer
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gptkb:James_Bernard
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gptkbp:conflict
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human vs alien
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gptkbp:country
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gptkb:United_Kingdom
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gptkbp:created_by
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gptkb:Nigel_Kneale
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gptkbp:critical_reception
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Mixed reviews
positive
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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Cult following
influence on horror genre
British science fiction television
influenced British science fiction
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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pioneering work in sci-fi
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gptkbp:depicts
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alien invasion
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gptkbp:design
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gptkb:Rudolph_Cartier
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gptkbp:director
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gptkb:Rudolph_Cartier
gptkb:Val_Guest
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gptkbp:distributor
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gptkb:20th_Century_Fox
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gptkbp:editor
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gptkb:John_D._Guthridge
gptkb:John_O'_Connor
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gptkbp:features
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gptkb:Professor_Bernard_Quatermass
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gptkbp:film_series
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gptkb:Quatermass_series
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gptkbp:filming_location
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gptkb:Borough
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gptkbp:finale_date
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1955-11-28
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gptkbp:first_aired
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gptkb:1955
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gptkbp:first_performance
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gptkb:1955
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gptkbp:followed_by
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gptkb:Quatermass_and_the_Pit
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gptkbp:follows
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gptkb:Quatermass_and_the_Pit
gptkb:Professor_Bernard_Quatermass
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gptkbp:genre
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gptkb:Author
gptkb:film
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gptkbp:has_character
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gptkb:Colonel_Breen
gptkb:Dr._Carroon
gptkb:Dr._Roney
gptkb:Professor_Quatermass
Miss Mc Gill
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gptkbp:has_conflict_with
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human vs alien
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gptkbp:has_sequel
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gptkb:Quatermass_3
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gptkbp:has_setting
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secret government facility
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gptkbp:has_theme
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gptkb:musical
gptkb:TV_series
gptkb:amusement_park
gptkb:survival
gptkb:High_School
gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkb:film
human evolution
technological advancement
the absurd
social commentary
the unknown
psychological horror
moral dilemmas
scientific ethics
suspense
science and technology
the importance of community
the struggle for survival
the struggle for power
the supernatural
alien life
the importance of collaboration
the future
the quest for knowledge
fear of the unknown
philosophical inquiry
scientific exploration
the present
cultural critique
humanity's place in the universe
the impact of technology on society
character study
the role of the individual in society
humanity's future
the nature of humanity
government secrecy
the search for meaning
the past
the search for truth
the grotesque
the surreal
the uncanny
fear of the other
the nature of evil
the conflict between science and religion
the impact of war on society
the consequences of betrayal
the consequences of ambition
the relationship between man and nature
the tragic
the consequences of isolation
the comedic
the existential
the philosophical
the dystopian
the nature of evil in humanity
the heroic
existential threat
the fragility of civilization
the role of government in science
the role of the scientist
the impact of fear on decision-making
the role of fear in society
the romantic
the ironic
the parodic
the satirical
the tragicomic
the impact of history on the present
the importance of memory.
the importance of vigilance
the consequences of apathy
the dangers of ignorance
the apocalyptic
technology's impact on humanity
post-war anxiety
the importance of ethics in science
the impact of propaganda on society
mankind's hubris
the anti-heroic
the catastrophic
the melodramatic
the utopian
public fear of the unknown
the unknown consequences of science
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gptkbp:home_media_release
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gptkb:DJ
gptkb:film
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Quatermass II
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gptkbp:influenced
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gptkb:television_series
gptkb:The_Day_the_Earth_Stood_Still
gptkb:The_Matrix
gptkb:The_Thing
gptkb:The_X-Files
gptkb:The_Andromeda_Strain
gptkb:The_Terminator
gptkb:species
gptkb:The_War_of_the_Worlds
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gptkbp:influenced_artists
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gptkb:amusement_park
gptkb:High_School
gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkb:film
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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gptkb:The_Quatermass_Experiment
gptkb:H._G._Wells
gptkb:Quatermass_and_the_Pit
gptkb:film
science fiction literature
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gptkbp:inspiration
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Cold War fears
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gptkbp:inspired
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gptkb:Quatermass_and_the_Pit_(film)
subsequent sci-fi works
British science fiction films
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gptkbp:is_part_of
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gptkb:Quatermass_series
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gptkbp:isbn
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978-0-09-953034-0
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gptkbp:language
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English
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gptkbp:last_aired
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gptkb:1955
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gptkbp:legacy
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cult following
inspired future sci-fi works
pioneering British sci-fi
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gptkbp:main_character
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gptkb:Professor_Bernard_Quatermass
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gptkbp:motif
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government secrecy
scientific hubris
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gptkbp:music_by
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gptkb:Tristram_Cary
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gptkbp:narrative_style
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third-person
serial format
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gptkbp:narrative_theme
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fear of the unknown
human resilience
ethical dilemmas in science
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gptkbp:notable_for
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its commentary on science and society
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gptkbp:notable_guest_stars
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gptkb:Michael_Ripper
gptkb:Margaret_Leighton
gptkb:Brian_Donlevy
gptkb:Cyril_Shaps
gptkb:John_Le_Mesurier
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gptkbp:notable_quote
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" We are not alone."
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gptkbp:number_of_episodes
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gptkb:6
30 minutes
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gptkbp:official_language
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English
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gptkbp:original_network
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gptkb:BBC
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gptkbp:original_run
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gptkb:1955
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gptkbp:page_count
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192
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gptkbp:plot
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A scientist investigates a series of mysterious events linked to a secret government project.
scientists investigate mysterious events
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gptkbp:plot_twist
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revelation of alien presence
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gptkbp:preceded_by
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gptkb:The_Quatermass_Experiment
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gptkbp:precedes
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gptkb:Quatermass_3
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gptkbp:predecessor
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gptkb:The_Quatermass_Experiment
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gptkbp:premiered_on
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gptkb:ABC_Theatre,_Birmingham
gptkb:BBC_Television_Service
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gptkbp:produced_by
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gptkb:BBC_Television
gptkb:BBC
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gptkbp:production_company
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gptkb:BBC_Television
gptkb:Hammer_Film_Productions
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gptkbp:published_by
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gptkb:1955
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gptkbp:publisher
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Hutchinson
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gptkbp:release_date
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October 1957
1955-10-24
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gptkbp:release_year
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gptkb:1955
gptkb:1957
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gptkbp:remake
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gptkb:Quatermass_II_(2005)
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gptkbp:resolution
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defeat of aliens
defeat of the aliens
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gptkbp:role
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gptkb:physicist
gptkb:government_agency
gptkb:species
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gptkbp:runtime
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82 minutes
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gptkbp:screenplay_by
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gptkb:Nigel_Kneale
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gptkbp:sequel
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gptkb:The_Quatermass_Experiment
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gptkbp:set_in
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gptkb:England
post-war Britain
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gptkbp:setting
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post-war Britain
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gptkbp:starring
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gptkb:Margaret_Ashcroft
gptkb:Margaret_Johnston
gptkb:John_Longden
gptkb:John_Robinson
gptkb:Derek_Newark
gptkb:Brian_Donlevy
gptkb:Sidney_James
gptkb:Cyril_Shaps
Brian Worth
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gptkbp:stations
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critical acclaim
|
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gptkbp:symbolism
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alien technology
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gptkbp:theme
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gptkb:survival
alien invasion
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gptkbp:themes
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alien invasion
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gptkbp:viewership
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8 million
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gptkbp:visual_effects
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gptkb:Practical_effects
practical effects
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gptkbp:writer
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gptkb:Nigel_Kneale
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gptkbp:written_by
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gptkb:Nigel_Kneale
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