Who is Lt. Ellen Ripley in Aliens?

Sigourney Weaver plays Lt. Ellen Ripley in the film.

What is Aliens about?

After floating in space for 57 years, Lt. Ripley's (Sigourney Weaver) shuttle is found by a deep space salvage team. Upon arriving at LV-426, the marines find only one survivor, a nine year old girl named Newt (Carrie Henn). But even these battle-hardened marines with all the latest weaponry are no match for the hundreds of aliens that have invaded the colony.

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Aliens

Name: Aliens
Genre: Action/Adventure,Horror
Released: 1986-10-09
Duration: 137
Rating: 94

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How long is Aliens?: Aliens is 2 hr 17 min long.

Who directed Aliens?: James Cameron

Who is Lt. Ellen Ripley in Aliens?: Sigourney Weaver plays Lt. Ellen Ripley in the film.

What is Aliens about?: After floating in space for 57 years, Lt. Ripley's (Sigourney Weaver) shuttle is found by a deep space salvage team. Upon arriving at LV-426, the marines find only one survivor, a nine year old girl named Newt (Carrie Henn). But even these battle-hardened marines with all the latest weaponry are no match for the hundreds of aliens that have invaded the colony.