The Beast Within: Making Alien(2003)
The definitive documentary on the birth of a film classic
The Beast Within: Making Alien 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.
The Beast Within: Making Alien (2003) is a documentary film directed by Charles de Lauzirika, released on December 2, 2003 with a runtime of 2h 58m. It stars Ridley Scott, Sigourney Weaver, Harry Dean Stanton and John Hurt. Viewers rate it 8.2 out of 10 across 24 ratings.
- Director:
- Charles de Lauzirika
- Writers:
- Charles de Lauzirika
- Producers:
- Charles de Lauzirika
- Production:
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, Lauzirika Motion Picture Company
- Status:
- Released
The Beast Within: Making Alien Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ridley Scott
as Self
Sigourney Weaver
as Self
Harry Dean Stanton
as Self
John Hurt
as Self
Tom Skerritt
as Self
Veronica Cartwright
as Self
Alan Ladd Jr.
as Self
Carlo Rambaldi
as Self
David Giler
as Self
H. R. Giger
as Self
Jerry Goldsmith
as Self
Dan O'Bannon
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Charles de Lauzirika, written by Charles de Lauzirika, produced by Charles de Lauzirika.
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The Beast Within: Making Alien Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.2/10 from 24 ratings.
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The Beast Within: Making Alien – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Beast Within: Making Alien?
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The main cast of The Beast Within: Making Alien (2003) includes Ridley Scott, Sigourney Weaver, Harry Dean Stanton, John Hurt and Tom Skerritt. The film was directed by Charles de Lauzirika. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Beast Within: Making Alien released?
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The Beast Within: Making Alien was released on December 2, 2003 and runs for 2h 58m.
Is The Beast Within: Making Alien worth watching?
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The Beast Within: Making Alien (2003) holds an average rating of 8.2 out of 10 from 24 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.