In Search of Ancient Astronauts
Synopsis
An edited version of the 1970 German documentary "Erinnerungen an die Zukunft" (Chariots of the Gods), this examines the theory that aliens have landed on Earth in ancient times and were responsible for many of mankind's oldest mysteries.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 5, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harald Reinl
- Screenplay & Story
- Don Ringe, Erich von Däniken
- Original Score
- Peter Thomas
- Original Title
- In Search of Ancient Astronauts
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 51m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harald Reinl
Don Ringe, Erich von Däniken
Peter Thomas
Department Leadership Roster
Harald Reinl
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is In Search of Ancient Astronauts about?
An edited version of the 1970 German documentary "Erinnerungen an die Zukunft" (Chariots of the Gods), this examines the theory that aliens have landed on Earth in ancient times and were responsible for many of mankind's oldest mysteries.
Who directed In Search of Ancient Astronauts?
In Search of Ancient Astronauts was directed by Harald Reinl.
Who stars in In Search of Ancient Astronauts?
The principal cast of In Search of Ancient Astronauts includes Rod Serling, Harold P. Klein, James Lawless, Wernher von Braun, Carl Sagan.
When was In Search of Ancient Astronauts released and how long is it?
In Search of Ancient Astronauts was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 51m.
Who composed the musical score for In Search of Ancient Astronauts?
The original motion picture soundtrack for In Search of Ancient Astronauts was composed by Peter Thomas.
Is In Search of Ancient Astronauts based on a book or true story?
In Search of Ancient Astronauts is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Erich von Däniken".
What is the age rating and content advisory for In Search of Ancient Astronauts?
In Search of Ancient Astronauts holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).