The Beast Within: Making Alien
“The definitive documentary on the birth of a film classic”
Synopsis
A behind-the-scenes look at the making of “Alien,” the terrifying classic about a spaceship crew trapped with a hideous monster that's hunting them one by one.
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Ridley Scott
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Sigourney Weaver
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Harry Dean Stanton
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John Hurt
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Tom Skerritt
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Veronica Cartwright
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Alan Ladd Jr.
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Carlo Rambaldi
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David Giler
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H. R. Giger
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Jerry Goldsmith
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Dan O'Bannon
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Ronald Shusett
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Ron Cobb
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Ivor Powell
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Gordon Carroll
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Mary Selway
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Michael Seymour
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 2, 2003
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles de Lauzirika
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles de Lauzirika
- Original Score
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Original Title
- The Beast Within: Making Alien
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 58m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, Lauzirika Motion Picture Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles de Lauzirika
Charles de Lauzirika
Jerry Goldsmith
William Hooke
Charles de Lauzirika
Department Leadership Roster
Charles de Lauzirika
Writer
Charles de Lauzirika
Director
Charles de Lauzirika
Producer
William Hooke
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Beast Within: Making Alien
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What is The Beast Within: Making Alien about?
A behind-the-scenes look at the making of “Alien,” the terrifying classic about a spaceship crew trapped with a hideous monster that's hunting them one by one.
Who directed The Beast Within: Making Alien?
The Beast Within: Making Alien was directed by Charles de Lauzirika.
Who stars in The Beast Within: Making Alien?
The principal cast of The Beast Within: Making Alien includes Ridley Scott, Sigourney Weaver, Harry Dean Stanton, John Hurt, Tom Skerritt.
When was The Beast Within: Making Alien released and how long is it?
The Beast Within: Making Alien was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 2h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for The Beast Within: Making Alien?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Beast Within: Making Alien was composed by Jerry Goldsmith.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Beast Within: Making Alien?
The Beast Within: Making Alien holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).