The Lightning-Scarred Planet Mars (2011): cast, story & where to watch

2011 · Film

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Released in 2011, The Lightning-Scarred Planet Mars is a documentary film, running about 85 minutes. “A video documentary that could change everything you thought you knew about ancient, pre-historical times and how much ancient mythology we have carried into modern times and religious thinki” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In this second episode of Symbols of an Alien Sky, David Talbott takes the viewer on an odyssey across the surface of Mars. Exploring feature after feature of the planet, he finds that only electric arcs could produce the observed patterns. The high resolution images reveal massive channels and gouges, great mounds, and crater chains, none finding an explanation in traditional geology, but all matching the scars from electric discharge experiments in the laboratory.

Who’s in it. The Lightning-Scarred Planet Mars stars David Talbott as Narrater.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lightning-Scarred Planet Mars page.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Lightning-Scarred Planet Mars (2011)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Lightning-Scarred Planet Mars change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in The Lightning-Scarred Planet Mars?
The Lightning-Scarred Planet Mars stars David Talbott.
When was The Lightning-Scarred Planet Mars released?
The Lightning-Scarred Planet Mars was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.