OLLI at Penn State York | Alien Visitors in the Movies: Cocoon (1985) CC

Alien Visitors in the Movies: Cocoon (1985) CC

Course | Registration opens 8/4/2025 8:00 AM EST

Location: Penn State York, 1031 Edgecomb Avenue York, PA 17403-3398 United States

Room: Main Classroom Bldg, Conference Center, 31 B and C

Level: Members and nonmembers

Date: 9/1/2025 (one day)

Time: 9:00 AM-10:30 AM EST on Mon

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Tuition $20.00

Member Tuition $8.00

Alien Visitors in the Movies: Cocoon (1985) CC

Course | Registration opens 8/4/2025 8:00 AM EST

Program Description

Cocoon (1985) is directed by Ron Howard, and stars Don Ameche (1985 best supporting actor Academy Award), Hume Cronyn, Brian Dennehy, Jack Gilford, Maureen Stapleton, Jessica Tandy, Gwen Verdon, Wilford Brimley and Steve Guttenberg. When visitors from a distant galaxy return to earth on a secret mission, their other-worldly powers afford a group of senior citizens some unexpected benefits. Cocoon is a magical story of love, friendship and the human spirit. Length: 117 minutes. This film has closed captioning.

Special Notes

Robert Anderson has been interested in space and possible alien visitors for many years. He will share his interest through some movies about alien visits.

Instructor

Robert Anderson

Robert Anderson enjoys traveling and seeing unique places all around the globe. He also enjoys researching various topics and sharing what he has learned with OLLI members. Bob’s courses include travelogues, movie series, and quizzes.