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In Search of Ancient Astronauts (1973): Cast

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In Search of Ancient Astronauts is a 1973 documentary directed by Harald Reinl, starring Rod Serling as Narrator, Carl Sagan and Wernher von Braun. It runs 51 minutes.

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In Search of Ancient Astronauts (1973) movie poster
Released
Runtime
51 min
Director
Harald Reinl
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is In Search of Ancient Astronauts About?

The premise of In Search of Ancient Astronauts without spoilers.

Edited from the 1970 German documentary “Erinnerungen an die Zukunft” (also released as Chariots of the Gods), the film surveys the hypothesis that extraterrestrials visited Earth in antiquity, proposing that alien contact explains many of humanity’s earliest mysteries and monumental achievements.

In Search of Ancient Astronauts Themes & Keywords

· 8 tags
  • paranormal phenomenon
  • psychotronic film
  • alien
  • interview
  • extraterrestrial
  • ancient civilization
  • ancient astronaut
  • based on book
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Cast & crew

In Search of Ancient Astronauts Cast & Characters

Rod Serling leads the cast as Narrator, with Carl Sagan and Wernher von Braun. Directed by Harald Reinl; 5 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in In Search of Ancient Astronauts

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From the director

More from Harald Reinl

More films directed by Harald Reinl: Crazy Jungle Adventure, Mysteries of the Gods, Deadly Jaws and Hell Hounds of Alaska.

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In Search of Ancient Astronauts FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of In Search of Ancient Astronauts, each answered in a sentence.

How long is In Search of Ancient Astronauts?

In Search of Ancient Astronauts runs 51 minutes.

When was In Search of Ancient Astronauts released?

In Search of Ancient Astronauts was released on January 5, 1973.

Who directed In Search of Ancient Astronauts?

In Search of Ancient Astronauts was directed by Harald Reinl.

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Who is in the cast of In Search of Ancient Astronauts?

In Search of Ancient Astronauts stars Rod Serling as Narrator, Carl Sagan and Wernher von Braun, among 5 credited actors.

Does In Search of Ancient Astronauts have a post-credit scene?

No. In Search of Ancient Astronauts has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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