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UFOs Invade Hollywood

202181 minPGdocumentary

Twenty-five sci-fi UFO films from the 1950s are featured, along with stills, posters, and behind-the-scenes production facts.

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Twenty-five sci-fi UFO films from the 1950s are featured, along with stills, posters, and behind-the-scenes production facts.

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Tom DeMichaeldirector

Tom DeMichaelwriter

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Hollywood's fascination with UFOs in the 1950s comes alive through a collection of trailers from 25 iconic sci-fi films. The documentary includes stills, posters, and lobby cards that reflect the era's cinematic style. Production facts and behind-the-scenes stories provide context for these films. Viewers see how UFOs captured the imagination of filmmakers and audiences alike during a time of cultural change. The film runs for 81 minutes and was released in 2021.

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