Harry Dean Stantonscreen performanceHarry Dean Stanton plays Brett in Alien.
1 linked movie guide in this sequence
FILM POSTER · AlienAlien Collection
Brett
Film guide, starting point, and performer.
Brett appears in Alien (1979), portrayed by Harry Dean Stanton. This page focuses on that specific screen performance and the movie around it.
Film guide · 1 film · 1979 · 1 performerTHE MOVIE
Brett on screen
One focused screen portrayal, with the performer and movie linked directly below.
Film guide · 1 film · 1979Main sequence runtime: 1h 57m
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THE PERFORMANCE
Who plays Brett?
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Harry Dean Stantonscreen performanceWHY THE CHARACTER WORKS
What defines Brett
Harry Dean Stanton’s performance in Alien is the center of this character page. With only one film in the current screen path, the useful comparison is between the character, the performer and the role that film asks them to play—not an invented larger timeline.
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