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The Beast Within: Making Alien (2003)

The definitive documentary on the birth of a film classic

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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.

Release Date
December 2, 2003
Runtime
2h 58m
Rating
8.2/10 (23 votes)

Director: Charles de Lauzirika

Cast: Ridley Scott, Sigourney Weaver, Harry Dean Stanton, John Hurt, Tom Skerritt, Veronica Cartwright, Alan Ladd Jr., Carlo Rambaldi

Production: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, Lauzirika Motion Picture Company
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The Beast Within: Making Alien

The Beast Within: Making Alien

The definitive documentary on the birth of a film classic

The definitive documentary on the birth of a film classic

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178 min

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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Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date12/2/2003
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Cast

Ridley Scott

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Sigourney Weaver

as Self

Harry Dean Stanton

as Self

John Hurt

as Self

Tom Skerritt

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Veronica Cartwright

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Alan Ladd Jr.

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Carlo Rambaldi

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Frequently Asked Questions

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?

2h 58m

When was The Beast Within: Making Alien released?

December 2, 2003

Who directed The Beast Within: Making Alien?

Charles de Lauzirika

Who stars in The Beast Within: Making Alien?

Ridley Scott, Sigourney Weaver, Harry Dean Stanton

What genre is The Beast Within: Making Alien?

Documentary

What is The Beast Within: Making Alien rated?

R