Genres Horror Action Thriller Science Fiction
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Synopsis

Ripley, the sole survivor of the Nostromo's deadly encounter with the monstrous Alien, returns to Earth after drifting through space in hypersleep for 57 years. Although her story is initially met with skepticism, she agrees to accompany a team of Colonial Marines back to LV-426.

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Director & Writers

James Cameron
James Cameron
Director
David Giler
David Giler
Story
Walter Hill
Walter Hill
Story
James Cameron
James Cameron
Screenplay
James Cameron
James Cameron
Story

Cast

Sigourney Weaver
Sigourney Weaver
Ripley
Carrie Henn
Carrie Henn
Newt
Michael Biehn
Michael Biehn
Corporal Hicks
Paul Reiser
Paul Reiser
Burke
Lance Henriksen
Lance Henriksen
Bishop
Bill Paxton
Bill Paxton
Private Hudson
William Hope
William Hope
Lieutenant Gorman
Jenette Goldstein
Jenette Goldstein
Private Vasquez
Al Matthews
Al Matthews
Sergeant Apone
Mark Rolston
Mark Rolston
Private Drake

Recommended Films

Alien
Alien
1979
Starring Sigourney Weaver
Ghostbusters
Ghostbusters
1984
Starring Sigourney Weaver
Near Dark
Near Dark
1987
Starring Lance Henriksen
Planet Terror
Planet Terror
2007
Starring Michael Biehn

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