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Film · 1986

Aliens

by James Cameron

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
1986
Director
James Cameron
Saga
Alien
Genres
HorrorScience fictionWarThrillerActionAdventure
Countries
United States
Original language
English
Running time
2 h 17 min

Cast

  • William Hope
  • Paul Reiser
  • Bill Paxton
  • Jenette Goldstein
  • Al Matthews
  • Mark Rolston
  • Ricco Ross
  • Colette Hiller

Awards

Wins

  • Academy Award for Best Visual Effects (1987)
  • Academy Award for Best Sound Editing (1987)
  • Saturn Award for Best Director (1987)
  • Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation (1987)
  • BAFTA Award for Best Special Visual Effects (1987)
  • Saturn Award for Best Science Fiction Film (1987)

Nominations

  • Academy Award for Best Actress (1987)
  • Academy Award for Best Production Design (1987)
  • Academy Award for Best Film Editing (1987)
  • Academy Award for Best Sound (1987)
  • Academy Award for Best Original Score (1987)
  • Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama (1986)
  • Japan Academy Prize for Outstanding Foreign Language Film (1987)
  • BAFTA Award for Best Sound (1987)
  • BAFTA Award for Best Makeup and Hair (1987)

In France

French rating
Interdit -13 ans
French release visa
No. 63018

Source: CNC, French open data (Licence Ouverte)

References

In the “Alien” saga

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