What is UFOria?
Topic: Film "UFOria" (1984). Format: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1984
- Release date
- Jul 10, 1984
- Genres
- Comedy, Science Fiction
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.5/10
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Topic: Film "UFOria" (1984).
Format: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
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Title: UFOria
Year: 1984
Release Date: 07/10/1984 (US)
Genres: Comedy and Science Fiction
Runtime: 1h 35m
Director/Writer: John Binder
Cast: Fred Ward, Harry Dean Stanton, Harry Carey, Jr., Cindy Williams, Peggy McKay, Joe Unger, Hank Worden, Charlotte Stewart, Alan Beckwith.
Plot: Sheldon Bart (drifter/small-time con man) encounters old friend Brother Bud Sanders (big-time con artist/faith healer/fencer of stolen cars) at a revival tent outside a small town. Sheldon falls in love with Arlene (religious/lonely supermarket clerk who believes in UFOs). Arlene has a vision of an approaching UFO. People deal with impending doom in different ways.
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UFOria is a 1984 science fiction comedy film written and directed by John Binder. The movie stars
Should you watch it?
“A small-time grifter finds his life upended when he falls for a woman obsessed with UFOs.”
- A unique blend of comedy and science fiction themes
- Explores the intersection of faith and extraterrestrial obsession
- Features a narrative centered on colorful small-town characters
- The film received limited promotional support from the studio during its initial theatrical run
Watch it if you enjoy quirky character-driven comedies that explore offbeat beliefs and small-town dynamics.
This is a 95-minute comedic film that maintains a lighthearted tone while exploring themes of loneliness and impending catastrophe.
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Is UFOria worth watching?
The film was positively received during its festival run at the 1984 Filmex Festival.
What is the runtime of the film?
UFOria has a total runtime of 1 hour and 35 minutes.
What is the genre of the film?
The film is classified as a comedy and science fiction feature.
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