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Aliens
1986 2h 17m James Cameron

Aliens

★ 8.4 IMDb
Science-Fiction Action & Adventure Mystery & Thriller Horror
Ripley, the sole survivor of the Nostromo's deadly encounter with the monstrous Alien, returns to Earth after drifting through space in hypersleep for 57 years. Although her story is initially met with skepticism, she agrees to accompany a team of Colonial Marines back to LV-426.
Writers Dan O'Bannon, Ronald Shusett, James Cameron, Walter Hill, David Giler
Cast Sigourney Weaver, Carrie Henn, Michael Biehn, Paul Reiser
DP Adrian Biddle
Production Designer Peter Lamont
Music James Horner
Essays and Criticism
On James Cameron
A Critical Companion to James Cameron, edited by Adam Barkman and Antonio Sanna by Martin L Jones, Alphaville
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Awards & Festivals
Won Academy Award for Best Sound Editing
Won Academy Award for Best Visual Effects
Nominated Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama
Nominated Academy Award for Best Sound
Nominated BAFTA Award for Best Special Visual Effects
Nominated BAFTA Award for Best Sound
Nominated Academy Award for Best Original Score
Nominated Academy Award for Best Film Editing
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