Movie Main
In Theaters
May 25, 1979
Theatrical Release Date:
05/25/1979
DVD Release Date:
01/06/2004
Run Time:
124min.
Starring:
Director(s):
Distributor(s):
Fox
MPAA Rating:
R
Genre(s):
Crime and Mystery,Horror,Science Fiction
Plot: The revolutionary sci-fi/horror classic comes back to the big screen digitally-restored and with never-before-seen footage added by director Ridley Scott. A predatory alien creature terrorizes the crew of a space freighter on its way back to Earth. Read More
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