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Dark Skies

Dark Skies

History as we know it is a lie.

19968.01h 29m

Overview

In 1960s America, a young couple struggle to expose the truth about a hidden alien invasion, while a secret government organization follows its own agenda in dealing with the threat.

Directed by Tobe Hooper
Written by Brent V. Friedman, Bryce Zabel
Produced by Bruce M. Kerner
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Top Cast

Eric Close

Eric Close

John Loengard

Megan Ward

Megan Ward

Kimberly Sayers

J.T. Walsh

J.T. Walsh

Capt. Frank Bach

Robin Gammell

Robin Gammell

Dr. Herzog

Lee Garlington

Lee Garlington

Betty Hill

Paul Gleason

Paul Gleason

Nelson Rockefeller

Francis Guinan

Francis Guinan

Mark Simonson

John M. Jackson

John M. Jackson

Charles Pratt

Charley Lang

Charley Lang

Dr. Halligan

Conor O'Farrell

Conor O'Farrell

Lt. Commander Phil Albano

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Themes & Keywords

government cover-uppolitical thrilleralien conspiracyscience fiction

About Dark Skies

Dark Skies is a science fiction, mystery, drama, adventure, tv movie film released in 1996 exploring themes of government cover-up, political thriller, alien conspiracy, science fiction. Directed by Tobe Hooper, it stars Eric Close, Megan Ward, J.T. Walsh. In 1960s America, a young couple struggle to expose the truth about a hidden alien invasion, while a secret government organization follows its own agenda in dealing with the threat.

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