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B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 66.9 / 100
1980·Sci-Fi / Action / Science Fiction·1h 37m

HANGAR 18

“It started with an accident in space . . . and led to the terrifying secret in . . . HANGAR 18”

During a Space Shuttle mission a satellite rams a unidentified flying object. The UFO afterwards performs an emergency landing in the deserts of Arizona. However the White House denies its existence because of the near presidential elections. The UFO is brought to the secret Hangar 18 and the accident is blamed on the incompetence of the astronauts Bancroff and Price. But the two fight against this and try to hunt down the UFO.

Above the Line
James L. Conway·DirectorKen Pettus·ScreenplayThomas C. Chapman·StoryPaul Hipp·Director of PhotographyJohn Cacavas·Original Music ComposerMichael Spence·Editor
Cast
Darren McGavin·Harry ForbesGary Collins·Steve BancroftRobert Vaughn·Gordon CainJames Hampton·Lew PricePhilip Abbott·Frank MorrisonJoseph Campanella·Frank LaffertyPamela Bellwood·Sarah MichaelsTom Hallick·Phil CameronSteven Keats·Paul BannisterWilliam Schallert·Professor Mills
Full Crew
(22 credits)
Directing· 2
James L. Conway·DirectorJackie Saunders·Script Supervisor
Writing· 3
Ken Pettus·ScreenplayThomas C. Chapman·StoryJames L. Conway·Story
Camera· 1
Paul Hipp·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Michael Spence·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
John Cacavas·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 6
Paul Staheli·Production DesignChip Radaelli·Art DirectionJulie Staheli·Costume DesignRandy Staheli·Set DecorationKaroly Balazs·Makeup ArtistKen Horn·Makeup Effects
Production· 3
Charles E. Sellier Jr.·ProducerBill Cornford·Associate ProducerAmy Schreiber·Casting
Other Departments· 5
Peter Tothpal·HairstylistDebbie Evans·StuntsGreg Brickman·Stunt CoordinatorTom Elliott·StuntsTom Lupo·Stunt Coordinator
By the Numbers
66.9
OF 100
Master Score
5.4
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$6M
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Hangar 18's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#000000
#FFFFFF
#0077CC
Mood
Serious, Mysterious
Composition
Centered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The movie poster features three men's faces emerging from a dark background. The man on the left has short, dark hair and is wearing a plaid jacket. The man in ”

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Key Elements
Men's FacesMovie Title
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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