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In the distant future, the crew of the commercial spaceship Nostromo finds themselves on a routine journey back to Earth. However, their plans take an unexpected turn when they intercept a distress call emanating from a distant moon. Bound by their contractual obligations, the crew is compelled to investigate the source of the signal, and the Nostromo alters its course to land on the moon. Upon reaching the moon's surface, the spaceship endures a turbulent landing, causing damage to its systems. Despite the setback, three courageous crew members venture outside the ship to explore the surrounding area. As they traverse the moon's desolate landscape, they stumble upon a mysterious hive colony that seems alien and menacing. Meanwhile, the ship's sophisticated computer system successfully deciphers the message that initially appeared to be a distress call. To the crew's horror, they discover that the transmission was, in fact, a warning, cautioning against any contact with the moon's inhabitants. It becomes evident that the crew has inadvertently stumbled upon a perilous situation. While investigating further, the crew members encounter a chamber filled with strange, leathery eggs. Unbeknownst to them, these eggs contain a terrifying, parasitic lifeform. In a moment of curiosity or perhaps misfortune, one of the crew members disturbs an egg, triggering a chain reaction that sets off a series of horrifying events. As the crew watches in dread, a small, insect-like creature erupts from the disturbed egg and latches onto one of the crew members. Panic ensues as they attempt to detach the creature, but their efforts prove futile. It becomes clear that they are dealing with a highly adaptive and dangerous organism that poses a grave threat to their lives. Realizing the gravity of the situation, the crew members race back to the spaceship, desperate to escape the moon and the encroaching terror. However, they soon discover that the creature they disturbed was merely a part of a much larger and more sinister life cycle. The spaceship becomes a battleground as they fight for survival against the relentless onslaught of the alien creatures. With limited resources and a hostile environment, the crew members must devise a strategy to eliminate the alien threat and ensure their own survival. Their ingenuity, bravery, and resourcefulness are put to the ultimate test as they navigate through the claustrophobic corridors of the Nostromo, facing unimaginable horrors and uncertain outcomes. The story of the Nostromo and its crew's desperate struggle against the alien menace is one of survival, fear, and the indomitable human spirit pitted against a nightmarish adversary from the depths of space. Directed by Ridley Scott Screenplay by Dan O'Bannon Story by Dan O'Bannon Ronald Shusett Produced by Gordon Carroll David Giler Walter Hill Starring Tom Skerritt Sigourney Weaver Veronica Cartwright Harry Dean Stanton John Hurt Ian Holm Yaphet Kotto Cinematography Derek Vanlint Edited by Terry Rawlings Peter Weatherley Music by Jerry Goldsmith Production companies 20th Century Fox Brandywine Productions Distributed by 20th Century Fox Release dates May 25, 1979 (United States) September 6, 1979 (United Kingdom) Running time 116 minutes Countries United Kingdom United States Language English Budget $11 million Box office $184.7 million #alien #ellenripley #sigourneyweaver
