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Cast
Heinz-Detlev Bock
as Narrator (voice)
Klaus Kindler
as Narrator (voice)
Christian Marschall
as Narrator (voice)
Erich von Däniken
as Self
Aleksandr Kazantsev
as Self
Wiatscheslav Saitsew
as Self
Bruce Johansen
as Narrator (English-language version)
Lee Pajan
as Narrator (English-language version)
Jean Fontaine
as Narrator (English-language version)
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1970
Runtime1h 32m
LanguageGerman
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary, Mystery
Votes41
DirectorHarald Reinl
WritersUtz Utermann
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.3 out of 10
Cast9 credited
Also Known AsChariots of the Gods
About Chariots of the Gods
Documentary based on the book by Erich von Däniken concerning the ancient mysteries of the world, such as the pyramids of Egypt and Mexico, ancient cave drawings, the monuments of Easter Island, etc., and the fact that these things and modern civilisation could have been influenced by extraterrestrial visitations hundreds (or perhaps thousands) of years ago.
Directed by Harald Reinl, Chariots of the Gods leans on a strong ensemble — Heinz-Detlev Bock, Klaus Kindler, Christian Marschall — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 1970.
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