Alien from L.A.
“The people at the center of the earth are about to get a visitor.”
Synopsis
When her archaeologist father disappears on an expedition, Wanda sets out to look for him. What she finds is a secret underground world, where no one believes in life on the surface and where she and her father are taken for spies.
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Blu-ray Promo TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-05-28
Top Cast
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Kathy Ireland
Wanda Saknussemm
William R. Moses
Guten 'Gus' Edway
Don Michael Paul
Robbie
Thom Mathews
Charmin'
Simon Poland
Consul Triton Crassus / The Mailman
Linda Kerridge
Roeyis Freki / Auntie Pearl
Deep Roy
Mambino
Jeff Celentano
Tola (as Jeff Weston)
Richard Haines
Prof. Arnold Saknussemm
Christian Andrews
Brick Bardo
Lynda Marshall
Fat Lady
Greg Latter
Security Officer
Denis Smith
Anchorman
Janie du Plessis
General Rykov / Shank / Claims Officer
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 26, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Albert Pyun
- Screenplay & Story
- Albert Pyun, Judith Berg, Sandra Berg
- Original Score
- James Saad, Jim Andron, Anthony Riparetti, Simon LeGassick
- Original Title
- Alien from L.A.
- Country of Origin
- South Africa, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- The Cannon Group, Golan-Globus Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Albert Pyun
Albert Pyun, Judith Berg, Sandra Berg
James Saad, Jim Andron, Anthony Riparetti, Simon LeGassick
Tom Fraser, Philip Alan Waters
Daniel Loewenthal
Yoram Globus, Avi Lerner, Menahem Golan
Department Leadership Roster
Albert Pyun
Writer
Albert Pyun
Director
Yoram Globus
Producer
Birgitta Bjerke
Costume Design
Tom Fraser
Director of Photography
Solly Marx
Stunt Coordinator
Daniel Loewenthal
Editor
Menahem Golan
Producer
Pamela B. Warner
Production Design
Judith Berg
Writer
Sandra Berg
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Alien from L.A.
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Alien from L.A. about?
When her archaeologist father disappears on an expedition, Wanda sets out to look for him. What she finds is a secret underground world, where no one believes in life on the surface and where she and her father are taken for spies.
Who directed Alien from L.A.?
Alien from L.A. was directed by Albert Pyun.
Who stars in Alien from L.A.?
The principal cast of Alien from L.A. includes Kathy Ireland, William R. Moses, Don Michael Paul, Thom Mathews, Simon Poland.
When was Alien from L.A. released and how long is it?
Alien from L.A. was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Alien from L.A.?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Alien from L.A. was composed by James Saad, Jim Andron, Anthony Riparetti, Simon LeGassick.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Alien from L.A.?
Alien from L.A. holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).