In Search of Ancient Astronauts

In Search of Ancient Astronauts

NR 1973 · 51 min · ★ 7.5 · TV Movie, Documentary

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.

Directed by Harald Reinl

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