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.
Directed by Brent Zacky
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Cast
John Hurt
Narrator (voice)
Dan O'Bannon
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Ronald Shusett
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David Giler
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Alan Ladd Jr.
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Ridley Scott
Self (archive footage)
Sigourney Weaver
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Ray Hassett
Self (archive footage)
Tom Skerritt
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Veronica Cartwright
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H. R. Giger
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Ron Cobb
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James Cameron
Self (archive footage)
Bill Paxton
Self (archive footage)
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