Invasion: UFO(1980)
An organization called SHADO fights off aliens who are infiltrating Earth by disguising themselves as humans.
Invasion: UFO Synopsis
The Earth is threatened by an alien race who kidnap and kill humans and even animals and use them for their body parts. In the year 1980 S.H.A.D.O. (Supreme Headquarters Alien Defence Organization), a highly secret military organization, is set up in the hope of defending the Earth from this alien threat. This organization operates from a secret location beneath the Harlington-Straker film studio in London. S.H.A.D.O. also has a base on the moon with Interceptors as well as an early warning satellite that detects inbound UFOs (called S.I.D.), and operate a fleet of submarines. General James Henderson and commander Ed Straker have a team of highly trained and well equipped females and males to battle the regularly incoming hostile UFOs.
Invasion: UFO (1980) is a science fiction film directed by Gerry Anderson, released on January 1, 1980 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Ed Bishop, George Sewell, Michael Billington and Wanda Ventham. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 31 ratings.
- Director:
- Gerry Anderson
- Writers:
- David Tomblin, Robert Mandell
- Producers:
- Reg Hill
- Production:
- Century 21 Productions, ITC Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
Invasion: UFO (1980) Trailer
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Invasion: UFO Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ed Bishop
as Cmdr. Ed Straker
George Sewell
as Col. Alec Freeman
Michael Billington
as Col. Paul Foster
Wanda Ventham
as Col. Virginia Lake
Vladek Sheybal
as Dr. Doug Jackson
Derren Nesbitt
as Craig Collins
David Warbeck
as Skydive Commander
Shane Rimmer
as Lt. Bill Johnson / Alien / CIA Agent
Deborah Grant
as Linda Simmonds
Patrick Allen
as Turner
Key crew
Directed by Gerry Anderson, written by David Tomblin and Robert Mandell, produced by Reg Hill.
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Invasion: UFO Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 31 ratings.
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Invasion: UFO – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Invasion: UFO online?
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Invasion: UFO (1980) is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Invasion: UFO?
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The main cast of Invasion: UFO (1980) includes Ed Bishop, George Sewell, Michael Billington, Wanda Ventham and Vladek Sheybal. The film was directed by Gerry Anderson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Invasion: UFO released?
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Invasion: UFO was released on January 1, 1980 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is Invasion: UFO worth watching?
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Invasion: UFO (1980) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 31 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Invasion: UFO?
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