Operation Avalanche
“It's not a lie if you believe it.”
Synopsis
In 1967, four undercover CIA agents were sent to NASA posing as a documentary film crew. What they discovered led to one of the biggest conspiracies in American history.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-07-21
Top Cast
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Matt Johnson
Matt Johnson
Owen Williams
Owen Williams
Jared Raab
Jared Raab
Josh Boles
Josh Boles
Krista Madison
Julie Williams
Andrew Appelle
Andrew Appelle
Ray James
Director Brackett
Sharon Belle
Sharon Belle
Joe J. Thomas
James Webb (voice)
John Henry Robson
Baby Simon
Madeleine Sims-Fewer
Madeleine
Tom Bolton
Agent #1
Johnny Osmokrovic
Agent #2
Chris Gonsalves
Agent #3
Brad Brackenridge
Texas Studio Manager
Antonin Lhotsky
Antonin Lhotsky
Joe Anastasio
Scientist
Massimo Di Liberato
Simon (2 years)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 109 DaysFantasia International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 16, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 3, 2017
VOD & Digital Platforms
January 3, 2017
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$55K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.04x
-$1.2M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matt Johnson
- Screenplay & Story
- Matt Johnson, Josh Boles
- Original Score
- Jay McCarrol
- Original Title
- Operation Avalanche
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Budget
- $1.3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $55K
- Production Studios
- Zapruder Films, XYZ Films, Resolute Films and Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matt Johnson
Matt Johnson, Josh Boles
Jay McCarrol
Andrew Appelle, Jared Raab
Curt Lobb
Matt Johnson, Aram Tertzakian, Nick Spicer, Nate Bolotin, Matthew Miller
Department Leadership Roster
Matt Johnson
Director
Matt Johnson
Producer
Matt Johnson
Writer
Josh Boles
Writer
Curt Lobb
Editor
Chris Crane
Production Design
Megan Oppenheimer
Costume Design
Matthew Miller
Producer
Lee Kim
Producer
Andrew Appelle
Director of Photography
Jared Raab
Director of Photography
Tristan Zerafa
Visual Effects Supervisor
Jay McCarrol
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Operation Avalanche.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Operation Avalanche
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Operation Avalanche about?
In 1967, four undercover CIA agents were sent to NASA posing as a documentary film crew. What they discovered led to one of the biggest conspiracies in American history.
Who directed Operation Avalanche?
Operation Avalanche was directed by Matt Johnson.
Who stars in Operation Avalanche?
The principal cast of Operation Avalanche includes Matt Johnson, Owen Williams, Jared Raab, Josh Boles, Krista Madison.
When was Operation Avalanche released and how long is it?
Operation Avalanche was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
What was the box office and production budget of Operation Avalanche?
Operation Avalanche had a reported production budget of $1.3M and grossed $55K at the worldwide box office (0.04 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Operation Avalanche?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Operation Avalanche was composed by Jay McCarrol.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Operation Avalanche?
Operation Avalanche holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).