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Mysteries of the Gods (1976): Cast

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Mysteries of the Gods is a 1976 documentary directed by Harald Reinl and Charles Romine, starring William Shatner as Host, Erich von Däniken and Joseph Cotten. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes.

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Mysteries of the Gods (1976) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 27m (87 min)
Genre
Documentary
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Mysteries of the Gods About?

The premise of Mysteries of the Gods without spoilers.

William Shatner investigates the theory that the U.S. government is concealing evidence of alien spacecraft visits. Based on Erich von Däniken’s book, the film presents alleged proof of extraterrestrials on Earth, citing scientific photographs, reports from researchers, and archaeological discoveries of ancient voyages that suggest prior contact.

Mysteries of the Gods Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • astronaut
  • ancient astronaut
  • pseudoscience
  • pseudohistory
  • pseudoarchaeology
  • life in the universe
  • exoplanet
  • search for signs of intelligent life in the universe
  • origins of life
  • earth
  • astronomy
  • universe
+38 more
  • galaxy
  • milky way
  • bible
  • prehistory
  • dinosaur
  • reference to erich von daniken
  • erich von daniken
  • south america
  • pyramids
  • egypt
  • babylonia
  • ancient text
  • prehistoric art
  • cave
  • tower of babel
  • god
  • reference to the tower of babel
  • extraterrestrial spaceship
  • hidden message
  • unidentified flying object
  • humanity
  • brazil
  • history of the world
  • myth
  • native american
  • hill figure
  • nazca lines
  • uffington white horse
  • cerne abbas giant
  • maya
  • inca
  • undechipered language
  • undechipered writing system
  • crystal skull
  • skull
  • pre columbian
  • mesoamerica
  • stonehenge
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Cast & crew

Mysteries of the Gods Cast & Characters

William Shatner leads the cast as Host, with Erich von Däniken and Joseph Cotten as Narrator. Directed by Harald Reinl and Charles Romine; 4 actors are credited in all.

From the directors

More from Harald Reinl and Charles Romine

More films directed by Harald Reinl and Charles Romine: Crazy Jungle Adventure, Deadly Jaws, Hell Hounds of Alaska and In Search of Ancient Astronauts.

Details

Mysteries of the Gods Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “William Shatner's Mysteries of the Gods” and “Miracles of the Gods”.

Also known as
  • William Shatner's Mysteries of the Gods
  • Miracles of the Gods
  • El mensaje de los dioses
  • Les extra-terrestres
  • Послание богов

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FAQ

Mysteries of the Gods FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Mysteries of the Gods, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Mysteries of the Gods?

Mysteries of the Gods runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

When was Mysteries of the Gods released?

Mysteries of the Gods was released on March 17, 1976.

Who directed Mysteries of the Gods?

Mysteries of the Gods was directed by Harald Reinl and Charles Romine.

More films by Harald Reinl

Who is in the cast of Mysteries of the Gods?

Mysteries of the Gods stars William Shatner as Host, Erich von Däniken and Joseph Cotten as Narrator, among 4 credited actors.

Does Mysteries of the Gods have a post-credit scene?

No. Mysteries of the Gods has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Mysteries of the Gods in?

The original language of Mysteries of the Gods is German.

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