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The Force Beyond (1977): Cast

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The Force Beyond is a 1977 documentary directed by William Sachs, starring Orson Welles, Donn Davison and Peter C. Byrne. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.

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The Force Beyond (1977) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Director
William Sachs
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Force Beyond About?

The premise of The Force Beyond without spoilers.

Centuries ago humanity’s ancestors abandoned Earth, venturing to the far reaches of the universe. Now this speculative documentary claims they have returned, seeking the planet. It ties alien visitations, UFO sightings and alien influence to nearly every conspiracy theory, paranormal event, cryptozoological creature, and even the figure of Jesus.

The Force Beyond Themes & Keywords

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  • paranormal phenomenon
  • psychotronic film
  • hypnotism
  • cryptozoology
  • bigfoot
  • alien
  • psychic
  • unknown
  • unidentified flying object
  • sasquatch
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Cast & crew

The Force Beyond Cast & Characters

Orson Welles leads the cast, with Donn Davison as Host and Peter C. Byrne as Bigfoot Expert. Directed by William Sachs; 4 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from William Sachs

More films directed by William Sachs: Spooky House, The Last Hour, Hot Chili and Galaxina.

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Videos

The Force Beyond Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Force Beyond.

THE FORCE BEYOND (1978) TV Spot

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FAQ

The Force Beyond FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Force Beyond, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Force Beyond?

The Force Beyond runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was The Force Beyond released?

The Force Beyond was released on December 2, 1977.

Who directed The Force Beyond?

The Force Beyond was directed by William Sachs.

More films by William Sachs

Who is in the cast of The Force Beyond?

The Force Beyond stars Orson Welles, Donn Davison as Host and Peter C. Byrne as Bigfoot Expert, among 4 credited actors.

Does The Force Beyond have a post-credit scene?

No. The Force Beyond has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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