UFO: Target Earth
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Synopsis
An electronics expert searching for evidence of aliens picks up signals that he believes are from an alien spacecraft--and they are coming from a lake near town.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$75K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael A. DeGaetano, Alessandro de Gaetano
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael A. DeGaetano, Alessandro de Gaetano
- Original Score
- ECLIPSE
- Original Title
- UFO: Target Earth
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Budget
- $75K
- Production Studios
- Jed Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael A. DeGaetano, Alessandro de Gaetano
Michael A. DeGaetano, Alessandro de Gaetano
ECLIPSE
Jerry Crowder
Jack Hofstra
Michael A. DeGaetano
Department Leadership Roster
Michael A. DeGaetano
Producer
Michael A. DeGaetano
Director
Jerry Crowder
Director of Photography
Michael A. DeGaetano
Writer
Alessandro de Gaetano
Writer
Alessandro de Gaetano
Director
Jack Hofstra
Editor
ECLIPSE
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About UFO: Target Earth
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is UFO: Target Earth about?
An electronics expert searching for evidence of aliens picks up signals that he believes are from an alien spacecraft--and they are coming from a lake near town.
Who directed UFO: Target Earth?
UFO: Target Earth was directed by Michael A. DeGaetano, Alessandro de Gaetano.
Who stars in UFO: Target Earth?
The principal cast of UFO: Target Earth includes Nick Plakias, Cynthia Cline, LaVerne Light, Tom Arcuragi, Phil Erickson.
When was UFO: Target Earth released and how long is it?
UFO: Target Earth was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for UFO: Target Earth?
The original motion picture soundtrack for UFO: Target Earth was composed by ECLIPSE.
What is the age rating and content advisory for UFO: Target Earth?
UFO: Target Earth holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).