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Year: 1986
Runtime: 137 min
Language: English
Director: James Cameron
In this gripping sci-fi thriller, Sigourney Weaver reprises her iconic role as Ripley, whose harrowing account of alien encounters is met with disbelief until a mysterious disappearance on LV-426 sparks a desperate rescue mission.
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Last Updated: November 03, 2024 at 11:56
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