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The Aurora Encounter
At the end of a century when man still dreamed of flying, the people of Aurora, Texas, had an encounter that was out of this world.
Genres
Science FictionComedyWestern
Overview
In 1897, residents of a small Texas town are visited by a benevolent extraterrestrial being whose presence divides the community.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
90 min
Release Date
1986-08-01
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
3
Vote Average
4.3
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Jack Elam
Charlie
Carol Bagdasarian
Alain
Dottie West
Irene
Will Mitchell
Ranger
Charles B. Pierce
Preacher
Mickey Hays
Aurora Spaceman
George McFarland
Governor
Peter Brown
Sheriff
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