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The Alien Saga

The Alien Saga

6.3 (13) ·2002 ·108 min ·Movie
Documentary Science Fiction

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
John Hurt
Narrator (voice)
Dan O'Bannon
Dan O'Bannon
Self
Ronald Shusett
Ronald Shusett
Self
David Giler
David Giler
Self
Alan Ladd Jr.
Alan Ladd Jr.
Self
Ridley Scott
Ridley Scott
Self (archive footage)
Sigourney Weaver
Sigourney Weaver
Self
Ray Hassett
Ray Hassett
Self (archive footage)
Tom Skerritt
Tom Skerritt
Self
Veronica Cartwright
Veronica Cartwright
Self

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