The Alien Saga (2002)

  • NR
  • 11/13/2002 (US)
  • Documentary, Science Fiction
  • 1h 48m

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.

Brent Zacky

Director

Cast

John Hurt's headshot

John Hurt

Narrator (voice)
Dan O'Bannon's headshot

Dan O'Bannon

Self
Ronald Shusett's headshot

Ronald Shusett

Self
David Giler's headshot

David Giler

Self
Alan Ladd Jr.'s headshot

Alan Ladd Jr.

Self
Ridley Scott's headshot

Ridley Scott

Self (archive footage)
Sigourney Weaver's headshot

Sigourney Weaver

Self
Ray Hassett's headshot

Ray Hassett

Self (archive footage)

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