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Film · 1979

Alien

by Ridley Scott

CineMasters tierCult Classic

Rarity: Very rare. A tier follows the title’s real, lasting fame (Wikipedia readership, worldwide reach, awards, box office, age), never its quality.

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Details

Type
Film
Released
1979
Director
Ridley Scott
Saga
Alien
Genres
HorrorScience fictionThrillerMysteryFantasyActionAdventure
Countries
United Kingdom, United States
Original language
English
Running time
1 h 57 min

Cast

  • Yaphet Kotto
  • Veronica Cartwright
  • Tom Skerritt
  • Harry Dean Stanton
  • John Hurt
  • Sigourney Weaver
  • Ian Holm
  • Eddie Powell

Awards

Wins

  • Academy Award for Best Visual Effects (1980)
  • Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress (1979)
  • Saturn Award for Best Science Fiction Film (1980)
  • Saturn Award for Best Director (1980)
  • BAFTA Award for Best Sound (1980)
  • Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation (1980)

Nominations

  • Academy Award for Best Production Design (1980)
  • Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score (1979)
  • Saturn Award for Best Science Fiction Film (1979)
  • BAFTA Award for Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles (1980)
  • BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (1980)
  • BAFTA Award for Best Original Music (1980)
  • BAFTA Award for Best Editing (1980)

In France

French rating
Interdit mineurs - Interdit -12 ans
French release visa
No. 51085

Source: CNC, French open data (Licence Ouverte)

References

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