Alien
In space, no one can hear you scream.
Release Date: 1979-05-25
Runtime: 117 mins
During its return to the earth, commercial spaceship Nostromo intercepts a distress signal from a distant planet. When a three-member team of the crew discovers a chamber containing thousands of eggs on the planet, a creature inside one of the eggs attacks an explorer. The entire crew is unaware of the impending nightmare set to descend upon them when the alien parasite planted inside its unfortunate host is birthed.
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Details
Runtime
117 minutes
Release Date
1979-05-25
Budget
$11,000,000
Box Office Earnings
$104,931,801
Production Companies
Cast and Crew Members
Cast
Crew Members
Awards and Nominations
Golden Globe - Best Original Score - Motion Picture
Year:
1980
Status:
🎭 Nominated
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"Described by Roger Ebert as a "trapped in a haunted house" movie, this movie set the bar for Horror in the Summer. The "Nostromo," like "Star Wars" spacecraft, looks worn and in use, compared to the "just out of the box" look of "Star Trek" spacecraft. (And I'm a fan of the "Star Trek" universe!) The claustrophobic feel of the "Nostromo" is due to "filming inside of a tube" location shooting next seen in "Das Boot." A band of "space truckers" are awakened from hibernation, and are shocked to find that they are only half way home. The Company orders them to investigate an Alien transmission, which sets up a descent into Hell as the crew finds themselves being stalked by an opportunistic "Exomorph." As the crew is picked off one by one, the true nature of the beast and the odd attitude of the Science officer, Ash, raise the anxiety level over 100%. What sets this tale apart from other "space monster" films is the character of Third officer Ripley, who raises uncomfortable questions to Capt. Dallas about company policy in general and Science officer Ash in particular. After Capt. Dallas disappears, take-charge-female-Ripley discovers Ash's true intentions and leads her diminished crew to action. The level of violence has been described as "near pornographic," which is helped along by H.R. Giger's "worst nightmare" mature Alien. This is the first of a memorable franchise, featuring a strong female leader that continues into the "Prometheus" prequel.(?)"
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"Described by Roger Ebert as a "trapped in a haunted house" movie, this movie set the bar for Horror in the Summer. The "Nostromo," like "Star Wars" spacecraft, looks worn and in use, compared to the "just out of the box" look of "Star Trek" spacecraft. (And I'm a fan of the "Star Trek" universe!) The claustrophobic feel of the "Nostromo" is due to "filming inside of a tube" location shooting next seen in "Das Boot." A band of "space truckers" are awakened from hibernation, and are shocked to find that they are only half way home. The Company orders them to investigate an Alien transmission, which sets up a descent into Hell as the crew finds themselves being stalked by an opportunistic "Exomorph." As the crew is picked off one by one, the true nature of the beast and the odd attitude of the Science officer, Ash, raise the anxiety level over 100%. What sets this tale apart from other "space monster" films is the character of Third officer Ripley, who raises uncomfortable questions to Capt. Dallas about company policy in general and Science officer Ash in particular. After Capt. Dallas disappears, take-charge-female-Ripley discovers Ash's true intentions and leads her diminished crew to action. The level of violence has been described as "near pornographic," which is helped along by H.R. Giger's "worst nightmare" mature Alien. This is the first of a memorable franchise, featuring a strong female leader that continues into the "Prometheus" prequel.(?)"
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the runtime of the Alien ?
The movie is approximately 117 minutes long.
What is the Alien's release date?
1979-05-25 marks the official release date of the movie.
What genre is the Alien?
The movie belongs to the Horror Science Fiction genres, offering a variety of experiences from adventure to fantasy.
Who are the main actors in the Alien?
The lead actors include Tom Skerritt , Tom Skerritt , and Sigourney Weaver , among others.
Who directed Alien?
The movie was directed by Ridley Scott Ridley Scott Raymond Becket Raymond Becket
What is the Alien's budget?
The movie had an estimated budget of $11,000,000 .
How much did Alien movie earn at the box office?
A Cinderella Story grossed an estimated $104,931,801 at the box office.
What are some production companies behind the Alien movie?
Major production companies include 20th Century Fox Brandywine Productions .
