The Aurora Encounter

The Aurora Encounter

90 mins | Comedy, Thriller, Science Fiction, Western | Aug. 1, 1986

A tiny alien lands in the small town Aurora in Texas in the times of the Wild West. He flies around in his spaceship and checks out everything. While the kids are fascinated, their parents are rather sceptic and afraid. Ms. Peabels, teacher and new owner of the local paper, smells a good story and brings the alien into the headlines. When the governor hears of the rumors he sends a ranger to take action. Written by Tom Zoerner

The Aurora Encounter

90 mins | Comedy, Thriller, Science Fiction, Western | Aug. 1, 1986

The Aurora Encounter
A tiny alien lands in the small town Aurora in Texas in the times of the Wild West. He flies around in his spaceship and checks out everything. While the kids are fascinated, their parents are rather sceptic and afraid. Ms. Peabels, teacher and new owner of the local paper, smells a good story and brings the alien into the headlines. When the governor hears of the rumors he sends a ranger to take action. Written by Tom Zoerner
IMDb rating 4.4
Producers
Original title The Aurora Encounter
Directors Jim McCullough Sr.
Writers Melody Brooke

Cast

Jack Elam

as Charlie

Dottie West

as Irene

Will Mitchell

as Ranger

Charles B. Pierce

as Preacher

Mickey Hays

as Aurora Spaceman

George McFarland

as Governor

Peter Brown

as Sheriff