Goofs:
Continuity: When the alien is popping out of Kane, the camera changes angle and there is a significant amount of blood missing from his shirt. Then when the angle changes again, the blood comes back. (more)

Trivia:
The Nostromo is supposed to be 800 feet long, while the craft she is towing is a mile and a half long. (more)

Filming Locations:
Shepperton Studios, Shepperton, Surrey, England, UK (more)

Quotes:
[first lines]
Brett: This is the worst shit I've ever seen, man.
Parker: What you say? You got any biscuits over there?
Ripley: Here's some cornbread.
Parker: Cornbread. Yeah.
Lambert: I am cold.
Parker: Still with us, Brett?
Brett: Right.
Kane: Oh, I feel dead.
Parker: Anybody ever tell you you look dead, man?
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Awards:
Won Oscar. Another 11 wins & 18 nominations (more)