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The Arrival

1980-01-01 · 54 min · ★ 6.5

Adventure · Fantasy · Science Fiction

Primitive human Zan learns of his past and future lives when he discovers a spaceship.

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Directors
Ruth Norman
Production companies
Unarius Academy of Science
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ruth NormanArchangel Uriel
Dan SmithDan SmithZan
Dave OsborneBrother of Light
Jeff SwansonLight Being
David ReynoldsDavid ReynoldsLight Being
Clark DicksonLight Being
Bruce BraunDark Empire Leader
Dennis McNabbBattleship Robot
Steve AndersonBattleship Robot
Jennifer StovallBattleship Robot
Benno WilliamsBattleship Robot
Crystal HayComputer (voice)
Arthur ReedNarrator (voice)

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