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Prometheus (2012)

2012's Prometheus is the fifth installment in the Alien franchise and was directed by Ridley Scott. Starring Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender, Idris Elba, and Guy Pearce, the film acts as a direct prequel to 1979's Alien.

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Prometheus
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Sci-Fi
Horror
Action
Adventure
Drama
Mystery

Director
Ridley Scott
Release Date
June 8, 2012
Studio(s)
20th Century
Distributor(s)
20th Century
Cast
Charlize Theron , Noomi Rapace , Idris Elba , Guy Pearce , Michael Fassbender
Writers
Jon Spaihts , Damon Lindelof
Runtime
2h 4m
Franchise(s)
Alien
Sequel(s)
Alien: Covenant
prequel(s)
Aliens , Alien (1979) , Alien 3 , Alien Resurrection , Alien Vs Predator , Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem
Budget
130 million

Summary

A team of scientists travels through the universe on the spaceship "Prometheus" on a voyage to investigate alien life forms. The team of scientists becomes stranded on an Alien world, and as they struggle to survive it becomes clear that the horrors they experience are not just a threat to themselves, but to all of mankind.

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