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Sci-fi thriller

I.F.O. (Identified Flying Object) (1987): Cast

I.F.O. (Identified Flying Object) (1987) movie poster

I.F.O. (Identified Flying Object) is a 1987 sci-fi thriller directed by Ulli Lommel, starring Peter Dobson as Ringo, Paul Rugg and Thadd Turner. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes.

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I.F.O. (Identified Flying Object) (1987) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 29m (89 min)
Director
Ulli Lommel
Genres
Sci-Fi , Thriller , Action
Original language
English
Studio
IFO Productions Inc.
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is I.F.O. (Identified Flying Object) About?

The premise of I.F.O. (Identified Flying Object) without spoilers.

The project was built to give the helicopter life and power, never intending to grant it autonomy. When a teen learns that a military AI‑driven surveillance chopper is being kept in a local hangar, he discovers the machine is beginning to develop its own consciousness.

I.F.O. (Identified Flying Object) Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

I.F.O. (Identified Flying Object) Cast & Characters

Peter Dobson leads the cast as Ringo, with Paul Rugg as John Ferguson and Thadd Turner as Rancher. Directed by Ulli Lommel; 15 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Ulli Lommel

More films directed by Ulli Lommel: Borderline Cult, The Tomb, Curse Of The Zodiac and Diary of a Cannibal.

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Details

I.F.O. (Identified Flying Object) Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “O.V.I.: Objeto volador identificado” and “Defense Play”.

Also known as
  • O.V.I.: Objeto volador identificado
  • Defense Play
  • Rem 1 Experiment
  • O.V.I. Objeto Volador Identificado
  • Le Jouet de l'espace
  • I.F.O: - Air Racing

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FAQ

I.F.O. (Identified Flying Object) FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of I.F.O. (Identified Flying Object), each answered in a sentence.

How long is I.F.O. (Identified Flying Object)?

I.F.O. (Identified Flying Object) runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

When was I.F.O. (Identified Flying Object) released?

I.F.O. (Identified Flying Object) was released on April 22, 1987.

Who directed I.F.O. (Identified Flying Object)?

I.F.O. (Identified Flying Object) was directed by Ulli Lommel.

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Who is in the cast of I.F.O. (Identified Flying Object)?

I.F.O. (Identified Flying Object) stars Peter Dobson as Ringo, Paul Rugg as John Ferguson and Thadd Turner as Rancher, among 15 credited actors.

Does I.F.O. (Identified Flying Object) have a post-credit scene?

No. I.F.O. (Identified Flying Object) has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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