Description
Alien Nation | DVD
Product Information
- UPC: 5996255708639
- Product Type: DVD
- Region: 2 PAL DVD
- Made In: EU
- Audio: English 4.1
- Subtitles: Hungarian, Czech, Croatian, Danish, Finnish, Hebrew, Icelandic, Polish, Norwegian, Portuguese, Swedish, Turkish, English HOH
- Total Runtime: 86 minutes
Overview
Alien Nation is a 1988 American science fiction buddy cop neo-noir film directed by Graham Baker, starring James Caan, Mandy Patinkin, and Terence Stamp. Set in 1991, the film explores the integration of 300,000 alien refugees, called "Newcomers," into Los Angeles society after their spaceship lands in the Mojave Desert.
Detective Matthew Sykes (James Caan), a veteran police officer with deep-seated prejudices, is paired with Sam Francisco (Mandy Patinkin), the first Newcomer detective. Together, they investigate a series of mysterious murders that lead them to uncover a complex criminal conspiracy involving William Harcourt (Terence Stamp), a powerful Newcomer businessman. The film masterfully blends science fiction elements with traditional police procedural storytelling, examining themes of racism, integration, and cultural understanding.
Product Features
- Format & Dimensions: DVD
- Audio Options: English 4.1
- Subtitles: Multiple languages available
- Total Runtime: 86 minutes
- Region Code: 2 PAL, suitable for European DVD players
- Genre: Science Fiction / Buddy Cop / Neo-Noir
Interesting Facts
- Franchise Origin: The film launched the Alien Nation media franchise, including a television series and subsequent TV movies.
- Social Commentary: Uses science fiction as a metaphor to explore real-world issues of immigration and cultural integration.
- Innovative Casting: Features a groundbreaking interracial partnership between human and alien characters.
- Genre Blend: Successfully combines elements of science fiction, police procedural, and social drama.
Publishers
Distributed by 20th Century Fox. All rights reserved under UPC 5996255708639.
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