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The Aurora Encounter
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The Aurora Encounter

1986-08-01 · 90 min · ★ 5.0

Science Fiction · Comedy · Western

In 1897, residents of a small Texas town are visited by a benevolent extraterrestrial being whose presence divides the community.

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Directors
Jim McCullough Sr.
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Jack ElamJack ElamCharlie
Carol BagdasarianCarol BagdasarianAlain
Dottie WestDottie WestIrene
Will MitchellRanger
Charles B. PierceCharles B. PiercePreacher
Mickey HaysAurora Spaceman
George McFarlandGeorge McFarlandGovernor
Peter BrownPeter BrownSheriff

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