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Alien Nation

Synopsis:

In this vaguely allegorical science fiction-crime film, a Los Angeles cop tries to solve the murder of his best friend with the help of his new partner -- a member of a star-faring alien race. In the near-future world of Alien Nation, the "Newcomers" are a race of formerly enslaved humanoids seeking refuge and integration into Earth society. These unusual immigrants face anger and resentment from some humans, including Matthew Sykes (James Caan), a cop whose partner, Tug (Roger Aaron Brown), was killed in a shoot-out with several Newcomers.


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Movie Details:

  • Director: Graham Baker
  • Studio: 20th Century Fox
  • Year: 1988
  • Run Time: 90 minutes
  • Country: USA
  • Language: English
  • MPAA Rating: R
  • Category: Feature
  • Genre/Type: Science Fiction
  • Filmed in: Color
  • Release: 1988 10 07 (USA)