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Hangar 18(1980) -

: Inside Hangar 18, scientists led by Harry Forbes (Darren McGavin) find humanoid alien bodies and discover through ancient hieroglyphs that these beings had visited Earth thousands of years ago and are genetically linked to humans. Hangar 18 (1980)

(1980) is a cult science fiction conspiracy thriller that explores the legendary rumors surrounding government cover-ups of UFOs and alien life. Directed by James L. Conway, the film was released during a surge of sci-fi interest following Star Wars and Close Encounters of the Third Kind . Plot Summary Hangar 18(1980)

: The damaged UFO makes an emergency landing in the Arizona desert. To avoid a political scandal during an election year, the White House Chief of Staff (Robert Vaughn) orders a total cover-up. The ship is secretly transported to the lunar receiving facility at Hangar 18 for study. : Inside Hangar 18, scientists led by Harry

: The surviving astronauts, Steve Bancroft (Gary Collins) and Lew Price (James Hampton), are blamed for the mission's failure and the death of their colleague. Suspecting the truth, they launch their own investigation to clear their names while government agents attempt to eliminate them. Conway, the film was released during a surge