The Alien Saga(2002)
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.
The Alien Saga (2002) is a documentary and science fiction film directed by Brent Zacky, released on November 13, 2002 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars John Hurt, Dan O'Bannon, Ronald Shusett and David Giler. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Brent Zacky
- Producers:
- Brent Zacky
- Production:
- AMC, Image Entertainment, Foxstar Productions, Fox Television Network, Prometheus Entertainment, Van Ness Films
- Status:
- Released
The Alien Saga Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Hurt
as Narrator (voice)
Dan O'Bannon
as Self
Ronald Shusett
as Self
David Giler
as Self
Alan Ladd Jr.
as Self
Ridley Scott
as Self (archive footage)
Sigourney Weaver
as Self
Ray Hassett
as Self (archive footage)
Tom Skerritt
as Self
Veronica Cartwright
as Self
H. R. Giger
as Self
Ron Cobb
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Brent Zacky, produced by Brent Zacky.
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The Alien Saga Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 13 ratings.
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The Alien Saga – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Alien Saga online?
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Who stars in The Alien Saga?
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The main cast of The Alien Saga (2002) includes John Hurt, Dan O'Bannon, Ronald Shusett, David Giler and Alan Ladd Jr.. The film was directed by Brent Zacky. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Alien Saga released?
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The Alien Saga was released on November 13, 2002 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is The Alien Saga worth watching?
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The Alien Saga (2002) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.