Alien Nation

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Theatrical Release Date:

10/07/1988

DVD Release Date:

03/27/2001

Run Time:

90min.

Starring:

James Caan , Mandy Patinkin , Terence Stamp , Kevin Howard , Leslie Bevis

Director(s):

Graham Baker

Distributor(s):

20th Century Fox

Genre(s):

Science Fiction

Plot: In this vaguely allegorical science fiction-crime film, a Los Angeles cop tries to solve the murder of his best friend with the help of his new partner -- a member of a star-faring alien race. Read More

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