Invasion: UFO
“An organization called SHADO fights off aliens who are infiltrating Earth by disguising themselves as humans.”
Synopsis
The Earth is threatened by an alien race who kidnap and kill humans and even animals and use them for their body parts. In the year 1980 S.H.A.D.O. (Supreme Headquarters Alien Defence Organization), a highly secret military organization, is set up in the hope of defending the Earth from this alien threat. This organization operates from a secret location beneath the Harlington-Straker film studio in London. S.H.A.D.O. also has a base on the moon with Interceptors as well as an early warning satellite that detects inbound UFOs (called S.I.D.), and operate a fleet of submarines. General James Henderson and commander Ed Straker have a team of highly trained and well equipped females and males to battle the regularly incoming hostile UFOs.
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Ed Bishop
Cmdr. Ed Straker
George Sewell
Col. Alec Freeman
Michael Billington
Col. Paul Foster
Wanda Ventham
Col. Virginia Lake
Vladek Sheybal
Dr. Doug Jackson
Derren Nesbitt
Craig Collins
David Warbeck
Skydive Commander
Shane Rimmer
Lt. Bill Johnson / Alien / CIA Agent
Deborah Grant
Linda Simmonds
Patrick Allen
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gerry Anderson, Cyril Frankel, David Tomblin, Jeremy Summers
- Screenplay & Story
- David Tomblin, Robert Mandell
- Original Score
- Barry Gray, Francis Monkman, Karl Jenkins, Dennis Farnon, John Scott
- Original Title
- Invasion: UFO
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Century 21 Productions, ITC Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gerry Anderson, Cyril Frankel, David Tomblin, Jeremy Summers
David Tomblin, Robert Mandell
Barry Gray, Francis Monkman, Karl Jenkins, Dennis Farnon, John Scott
Gerry Anderson, Reg Hill
Department Leadership Roster
David Tomblin
Writer
Gerry Anderson
Director
Cyril Frankel
Director
David Tomblin
Director
Jeremy Summers
Director
Reg Hill
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Invasion: UFO
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What is Invasion: UFO about?
The Earth is threatened by an alien race who kidnap and kill humans and even animals and use them for their body parts. In the year 1980 S.H.A.D.O. (Supreme Headquarters Alien Defence Organization), a highly secret military organization, is set up in the hope of defending the Earth from this alien threat. This organization operates from a secret location beneath the Harlington-Straker film studio in London. S.H.A.D.O. also has a base on the moon with Interceptors as well as an early warning satellite that detects inbound UFOs (called S.I.D.), and operate a fleet of submarines. General James Henderson and commander Ed Straker have a team of highly trained and well equipped females and males to battle the regularly incoming hostile UFOs.
Who directed Invasion: UFO?
Invasion: UFO was directed by Gerry Anderson, Cyril Frankel, David Tomblin, Jeremy Summers.
Who stars in Invasion: UFO?
The principal cast of Invasion: UFO includes Ed Bishop, George Sewell, Michael Billington, Wanda Ventham, Vladek Sheybal.
When was Invasion: UFO released and how long is it?
Invasion: UFO was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Invasion: UFO?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Invasion: UFO was composed by Barry Gray, Francis Monkman, Karl Jenkins, Dennis Farnon, John Scott.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Invasion: UFO?
Invasion: UFO holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).