Sigourney Weaver stars as Ellen Ripley, with Tom Skerritt as Captain Dallas and John Hurt as Kane in Ridley Scott’s sci-fi horror classic, Alien.
Main cast
- Ellen RipleySigourney WeaverMain
- Captain DallasTom SkerrittMain
- KaneJohn HurtMain
- AshIan HolmMain
- LambertVeronica CartwrightMain
- ParkerHarry Dean StantonMain
- BrettYaphet KottoMain
Guest & voice
- The AlienBolaji BadejoGuest
- Mother (voice)Helen HortonVoice
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About this cast
Ridley Scott’s 1979 film Alien is a groundbreaking sci-fi horror. The cast is led by Sigourney Weaver as warrant officer Ellen Ripley, the lone survivor of the Nostromo. The ensemble includes Tom Skerritt, John Hurt, Ian Holm, Harry Dean Stanton, Veronica Cartwright, and Yaphet Kotto.
FAQs
Who plays Ellen Ripley in Alien?
Sigourney Weaver plays Ellen Ripley, the warrant officer who becomes the sole survivor.
Who plays Ash in Alien?
Ian Holm plays Ash, the science officer who is secretly an android.
Who plays Captain Dallas in Alien?
Tom Skerritt plays Captain Dallas, the commanding officer of the Nostromo.
Is there a cat in Alien?
Yes, the cat Jonesy appears, played by two cats: Yvonne and Orange.
Who directed Alien?
Alien was directed by Ridley Scott.
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