The Alien Saga
Synopsis
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
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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
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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
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Jenette Goldstein
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William Hope
Self (archive footage)
Michael Biehn
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Lance Henriksen
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brent Zacky
- Original Title
- The Alien Saga
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- AMC, Image Entertainment, Foxstar Productions, Fox Television Network, Prometheus Entertainment, Van Ness Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brent Zacky
Abby Schwarzwalder
Brent Zacky, Kevin Burns, David Sehring
Department Leadership Roster
Brent Zacky
Director
Brent Zacky
Producer
Abby Schwarzwalder
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Alien Saga
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What is The Alien Saga about?
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.
Who directed The Alien Saga?
The Alien Saga was directed by Brent Zacky.
Who stars in The Alien Saga?
The principal cast of The Alien Saga includes John Hurt, Dan O'Bannon, Ronald Shusett, David Giler, Alan Ladd Jr..
When was The Alien Saga released and how long is it?
The Alien Saga was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Alien Saga?
The Alien Saga holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).