Memory: The Origins of Alien

2019, Documentary, 1h 35m

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Memory - The Origins of Alien offers an entertaining inside look at the making of a classic -- and compellingly analyzes its creation in the context of its era. Read critic reviews

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An in depth voyage into the sci-fi film "Alien" with the visionary filmmakers who created it. See how one of the most terrifying movies of all time comes to life 40 years ago, inspired by ancient mythology and our universal fears.
  • Genre:
    Documentary
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Alexandre O. Philippe
  • Producer:
    Kerry Deignan Roy
  • Writer:
    Alexandre O. Philippe
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     limited
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  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $26.2K
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    Screen Media Films

Cast & Crew

Veronica Cartwright
Self
Roger Christian
Self
Roger Corman
Self
Diane O'Bannon
Self
Ivor Powell
Self
Terry Rawlings
Self
Ronald Shusett
Self
Ben Mankiewicz
Self
Alexandre O. Philippe
Director
Alexandre O. Philippe
Writer
Kerry Deignan Roy
Producer
Leslie Barany
Executive Producer
Diane O'Bannon
Executive Producer
Carmen Scheifele-Giger
Executive Producer
Robert Muratore
Cinematographer
Chad Herschberger
Film Editor
Jon Hegel
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