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Ridley Scott's gripping tale of extraterrestial horror starring Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerrirt, Harry Dean Stanton, John Hurt and Ian Holm as members of the mining ship Nostromo's crew who do battle with a mighty alien in deep space - 'where no-one can hear you scream'. Claustrophobic, dark and intense - the film won an Oscar for its visual effects.

Alternative title(s):

Alien: The Director's Cut

Keywords:

Action, Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller, Science Fiction, Alien, Sci Fi, Movie, Film, Movies, Films

Additional Information:

(1979) (5 Star)

Cast:

Tom Skerritt	.... Dallas
Sigourney Weaver	.... Ripley
Veronica Cartwright	.... Lambert
Harry Dean Stanton	.... Brett
John Hurt	.... Kane
Ian Holm	.... Ash

Supporting Cast:

Yaphet Kotto	.... Parker
Bolaji Badejo	.... Alien
Helen Horton	.... Mother

Directors:

Ridley Scott

Writers:

Dan O'Bannon
Ronald Shusett

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