The Arrival
1980, English. Directed by Ruth Norman.
Primitive human Zan learns of his past and future lives when he discovers a spaceship.
- Runtime
- 0h 54m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Ruth NormanDirector
- Ruth NormanArchangel Uriel
- Dan SmithZan
- Dave OsborneBrother of Light
- Jeff SwansonLight Being
- David ReynoldsLight Being
- Clark DicksonLight Being
- Bruce BraunDark Empire Leader
- Dennis McNabbBattleship Robot
- Steve AndersonBattleship Robot
- Jennifer StovallBattleship Robot
- Benno WilliamsBattleship Robot
- Crystal HayComputer (voice)
Details
- Released
- 1 January 1980
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Dan Smith
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The Arrival runs 54 minutes (0h 54m).
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The Arrival isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1980. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Arrival?
The Arrival (1980) was directed by Ruth Norman and stars Ruth Norman, Dan Smith, Dave Osborne.