‘A battle which started in space will end on Earth’
Alien: Battlefield Earth is a 2021 British science fiction action film about an invasion by aliens from another planet.
Written, produced and directed by prolific Andrew Jones (The Haunting of Margam Castle; The Jonestown Haunting; Werewolves of the Third Reich; The Legend of Halloween Jack and sequel; Robert the Doll franchise and many others) from a story co-written with co-producer Sharron Jones.
The North Bank Entertainment production stars Derek Nelson (Werewolf Castle; Vampire Virus; Pandamonium, Jurassic Predator; Cabin 28 and many more), Scot Scurlock, Peter Cosgrove, Cameron Bass, Ashton Spear, Thomas Mark Higgins, Nicola Wright (Dragon Fury; Amityville Scarecrow; Cupid; Don’t Speak), Carol Parradine and Emma Stacey.
Plot:
When a UFO crash lands in the Nevada desert, the US government captures the extraterrestrials, prompting a mass alien invasion.
With all citizens advised by the government to stay inside their homes, the world watches as the American military go head to head with the alien invaders.
After a brutal face-off leaves a trail of carnage and destruction across several cities, the US military and NASA seek a peaceful resolution.
However, the US government is determined not to negotiate with intergalactic criminals. As the epic battle continues to rage, mankind must now face its ultimate reckoning…
Release:
In the USA, Alien: Battlefield Earth was released on DVD and Digital by 4Digital Media on September 21st 2021.
Cast and characters (alphabetical):
Cameron Bass … Neil Taylor
Peter Cosgrove … Sasha
Thomas Mark Higgins … McCaffrey
Sharron Jones … Magon (voice)
Ryan Michaels … The President (voice)
Derek Nelson … Danny Collins
Carol Parradine … Elaine
Scot Scurlock … General Romney
Ashton Spear … Maitland
Emma Stacey … Maggie
Nicola Wright … Betty Hill
Filming locations:
Chicago, Illinois
Florida
London, England
Notes:
Not to be confused with Battlefield Earth (2000) which was directed by Roger Christian and stars John Travolta, Barry Pepper, Forest Whitaker and Kim Coates.
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