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Alien Autopsy (2006): Cast, Box Office & Plot

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Alien Autopsy is a 2006 sci-fi comedy directed by Jonny Campbell, starring Declan Donnelly as Ray Santilli, Ray Santilli and Anthony McPartlin. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $4 million worldwide.

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Alien Autopsy (2006) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Director
Jonny Campbell
Genres
Comedy , Sci-Fi
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Alien Autopsy About?

The premise of Alien Autopsy without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A tongue‑in‑cheek dramatization of the 1995 controversy that saw two British filmmakers charged with fabricating a documentary about the 1947 Roswell UFO crash. The film recreates the alleged hoax, lampoons the media frenzy, and follows the pair as they attempt to defend their work amid accusations of deception.

Alien Autopsy Themes & Keywords

· 33 tags
  • hackney london
  • cleveland ohio
  • islington london england
  • museum of london
  • reference to donald trump
  • fainting woman
  • man wears eyeglasses
  • psychotronic film
  • alien autopsy
  • live action
  • briton abroad
  • unidentified flying object
+21 more
  • top secret
  • roswell new mexico
  • museum
  • mannequin
  • london england
  • interview
  • homeless man
  • hoax
  • hit by a car
  • gun
  • film set
  • film lab
  • documentary crew
  • decomposition
  • crop circle
  • cash
  • blood
  • autopsy
  • archive footage
  • alien
  • airplane
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Cast & crew

Alien Autopsy Cast & Characters

Declan Donnelly leads the cast as Ray Santilli, with Ray Santilli and Anthony McPartlin as Gary Shoefield. Directed by Jonny Campbell; 51 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Alien Autopsy

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From the director

More from Jonny Campbell

More films directed by Jonny Campbell, best-rated first: Cold Storage, Eric & Ernie and Two Minutes.

Full filmography
Plot

Alien Autopsy Plot Summary

What happens in Alien Autopsy from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Framed by Ray Santilli and his friend Gary Shoefield as they recount the events to documentary filmmaker Morgan Banner, the narrative unfolds as a cautious, curious chronicle of a discovery that blurs the line between fakery and belief. The film traces a path that begins in 1995, when the duo head to the United States in search of Elvis memorabilia to sell on a London market stall run by Ray, hoping to strike it rich through a once-in-a-lifetime find.

Full summary

The whole story of Alien Autopsy, scene by scene

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Box office

Alien Autopsy Box Office

Alien Autopsy grossed $4 million worldwide.

2006 box office

Worldwide gross

$4M

International
$4M
Videos

Alien Autopsy Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Alien Autopsy.

Alien Autopsy - Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Alien Autopsy?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who is the main narrator who recounts the events of the film?

Cars

Cars in Alien Autopsy

22 cars on screen, including the 1975 Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Special Brougham and the 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado.

All 22 cars
  • 1975 Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Special Brougham in Alien Autopsy 1975 Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Special Brougham Important role
  • 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado in Alien Autopsy 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado Important role
  • 1988 Dodge Ram in Alien Autopsy 1988 Dodge Ram Important role
  • 1974 Ford Capri MkII in Alien Autopsy 1974 Ford Capri MkII Important role
Details

Alien Autopsy Also Known As

14 alternative titles, including “解剖外星人” and “Alien Autopsy - Das All zu Gast bei Freunden”.

Also known as
  • 解剖外星人
  • Alien Autopsy - Das All zu Gast bei Freunden
  • Alien Autopsy - Una storia vera
  • Вскрытие пришельца
  • Autopsia de un alien
  • Pitva mimozemšťana
  • נתיחת החייזר
  • UFO Boncolás
  • Аутопсия на Извънземен
  • 에이리언 오텁시
  • Kosmiczna mistyfikacja
  • Autopsia de Alien
+2 more
  • Autòpsia a un alienígena
  • Розтин прибульця

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FAQ

Alien Autopsy FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Alien Autopsy, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Alien Autopsy?

Alien Autopsy runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was Alien Autopsy released?

Alien Autopsy was released on April 7, 2006.

Who directed Alien Autopsy?

Alien Autopsy was directed by Jonny Campbell.

More films by Jonny Campbell

Who is in the cast of Alien Autopsy?

Alien Autopsy stars Declan Donnelly as Ray Santilli, Ray Santilli and Anthony McPartlin as Gary Shoefield, among 51 credited actors.

How much did Alien Autopsy make at the box office?

Alien Autopsy grossed $4 million worldwide.

Does Alien Autopsy have a post-credit scene?

No. Alien Autopsy has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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