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Alien Nation

1989-09-18 · Runtime unavailable · ★ 7.0

Sci-Fi & Fantasy · Action & Adventure · Drama

Detective Matthew Sikes, a Los Angeles police officer reluctantly works with "Newcomer" alien George Francisco. Sikes also has an 'on again off again' flirtation with a female Newcomer, Cathy Frankel.

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Creators
Kenneth Johnson, Rockne S. O'Bannon
Production companies
Kenneth Johnson Productions, 20th Century Fox Television
Countries
United States of America
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Gary GrahamGary GrahamMatthew Sikes
Eric PierpointEric PierpointGeorge Francisco
Michele ScarabelliMichele ScarabelliSusan Francisco
Lauren WoodlandEmily Francisco
Sean SixBuck Francisco
Terri TreasTerri TreasCathy Frankel
Jeffrey MarcusAlbert Einstein
Ron FasslerRon FasslerBryon Grazer
Jeff DoucetteJeff DoucetteBurns
Molly MorganMolly MorganJill Molaskey
Lawrence Hilton-JacobsLawrence Hilton-JacobsSergeant Dobbs

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