Matches in DBpedia 2014 for { ?s ?p Alien Nation is a 1988 American science fiction film directed by Graham Baker. The ensemble cast features James Caan, Mandy Patinkin and Terence Stamp. The film depicts the assimilation of the Newcomers, an alien race settling in Los Angeles, much to the dismay of the local population. The plot integrates the buddy cop film genre with a science fiction theme, centering on a union between a veteran police detective Matthew Sykes (Caan) and George Francisco (Patinkin), the first Newcomer detective. Sykes and Francisco probe the criminal underworld of the Newcomers as they attempt to solve a homicide.The film was a co-production between the motion picture studios of 20th Century Fox and American Entertainment Partners. Alien Nation explores murder, discrimination and science fiction. Theatrically, it was commercially distributed by Warner Bros. In 2005, the original motion picture soundtrack was released by the Varèse Sarabande music label. The soundtrack was composed and orchestrated by musician Jerry Goldsmith.Alien Nation was released in the United States on October 7, 1988, and grossed over $32 million worldwide, becoming a moderate financial success. The film was met with mixed reviews before its theatrical release, although it has since gained a cult following. The film's success marked the beginning of a franchise; with a short-lived television series, five television film sequels, comics, and a number of novels, all in an attempt to continue the character development surrounding the fictional alien culture.. }
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- Alien_Nation_(film) abstract "Alien Nation is a 1988 American science fiction film directed by Graham Baker. The ensemble cast features James Caan, Mandy Patinkin and Terence Stamp. The film depicts the assimilation of the Newcomers, an alien race settling in Los Angeles, much to the dismay of the local population. The plot integrates the buddy cop film genre with a science fiction theme, centering on a union between a veteran police detective Matthew Sykes (Caan) and George Francisco (Patinkin), the first Newcomer detective. Sykes and Francisco probe the criminal underworld of the Newcomers as they attempt to solve a homicide.The film was a co-production between the motion picture studios of 20th Century Fox and American Entertainment Partners. Alien Nation explores murder, discrimination and science fiction. Theatrically, it was commercially distributed by Warner Bros. In 2005, the original motion picture soundtrack was released by the Varèse Sarabande music label. The soundtrack was composed and orchestrated by musician Jerry Goldsmith.Alien Nation was released in the United States on October 7, 1988, and grossed over $32 million worldwide, becoming a moderate financial success. The film was met with mixed reviews before its theatrical release, although it has since gained a cult following. The film's success marked the beginning of a franchise; with a short-lived television series, five television film sequels, comics, and a number of novels, all in an attempt to continue the character development surrounding the fictional alien culture.".