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The Alien Saga

NR

2002

108 minutes

DocumentaryScience Fiction

Overview

In 1979, Alien burst onto the scene with a strong female lead in the form of Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) battling the ultimate biomechanical creature. The brilliant and terrifying result reinvented the horror and science fiction genres, creating one of the most successful and celebrated film franchises in Hollywood history. This award-winning, feature-length documentary explores the series.

Top Cast

John Hurt headshot

John Hurt

Narrator (voice)

Dan O'Bannon headshot

Dan O'Bannon

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Ronald Shusett headshot

Ronald Shusett

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David Giler headshot

David Giler

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Alan Ladd Jr. headshot

Alan Ladd Jr.

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Ridley Scott headshot

Ridley Scott

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Sigourney Weaver headshot

Sigourney Weaver

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Ray Hassett headshot

Ray Hassett

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Tom Skerritt headshot

Tom Skerritt

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Veronica Cartwright headshot

Veronica Cartwright

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H. R. Giger headshot

H. R. Giger

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Ron Cobb headshot

Ron Cobb

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James Cameron headshot

James Cameron

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Bill Paxton headshot

Bill Paxton

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Jenette Goldstein headshot

Jenette Goldstein

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William Hope headshot

William Hope

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Michael Biehn headshot

Michael Biehn

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Lance Henriksen headshot

Lance Henriksen

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Carrie Henn headshot

Carrie Henn

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Tom Woodruff Jr. headshot

Tom Woodruff Jr.

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Jay Benedict headshot

Jay Benedict

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Holly De Jong headshot

Holly De Jong

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Brad Dourif headshot

Brad Dourif

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David Fincher headshot

David Fincher

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Christopher Henn headshot

Christopher Henn

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Jean-Pierre Jeunet headshot

Jean-Pierre Jeunet

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Eddie Powell headshot

Eddie Powell

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Peter Voysey headshot

Peter Voysey

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Joss Whedon headshot

Joss Whedon

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