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The Beast Within: Making Alien (2003)

R · 2003-12-02 · 2h 58m · EN
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The definitive documentary on the birth of a film classic

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.

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Charles de LauzirikaDirector, Writer

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Ridley ScottRidley ScottSelfSigourney WeaverSigourney WeaverSelfHarry Dean StantonHarry Dean StantonSelfJohn HurtJohn HurtSelfTom SkerrittTom SkerrittSelfVeronica CartwrightVeronica CartwrightSelfAlan Ladd Jr.Alan Ladd Jr.SelfCarlo RambaldiCarlo RambaldiSelfDavid GilerDavid GilerSelfH. R. GigerH. R. GigerSelfJerry GoldsmithJerry GoldsmithSelfIan HolmIan Holm(archive footage)

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AlienBehind the scenesCinemaFilmmaking

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What is The Beast Within: Making Alien about?

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.

How long is The Beast Within: Making Alien?

The Beast Within: Making Alien has a runtime of 178 minutes.