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Sci-fi horror film

Auton (1997): Cast

Auton (1997) movie poster

Auton is a 1997 sci-fi horror film directed by Nicholas Briggs, starring Blaine Coughlan as Auton / UNIT soldier, Bryonie Pritchard and Reece Shearsmith. It runs 57 minutes.

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Auton (1997) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
57 min
Director
Nicholas Briggs
Genres
Sci-Fi , Action , Horror
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Auton About?

The premise of Auton without spoilers.

In the depths of space, death waits to return. Inside a top‑secret UNIT warehouse, Dr. Sally Arnold studies a Nestene energy unit with little success. She then subjects it to cosmic signals, which energize the device and awaken several dormant Autons stored in the facility, heralding a new threat.

Auton Themes & Keywords

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  • alien possession
  • based on tv series
  • independent film
  • character name in title
  • low budget film
  • u.n.i.t.
  • alien
  • gun
+7 more
  • cardboard box
  • trapped
  • automation
  • plastic
  • alien species
  • spin off
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Cast & crew

Auton Cast & Characters

Blaine Coughlan leads the cast as Auton / UNIT soldier, with Bryonie Pritchard as Dr. Sally Arnold and Reece Shearsmith as Dr. Daniel Matthews. Directed by Nicholas Briggs; 5 actors are credited in all.

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Auton Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Auton.

Auton (1997) Original Trailer - bbvproductions.co.uk

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FAQ

Auton FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Auton, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Auton?

Auton runs 57 minutes.

When was Auton released?

Auton was released in 1997.

Who directed Auton?

Auton was directed by Nicholas Briggs.

More films by Nicholas Briggs

Who is in the cast of Auton?

Auton stars Blaine Coughlan as Auton / UNIT soldier, Bryonie Pritchard as Dr. Sally Arnold and Reece Shearsmith as Dr. Daniel Matthews, among 5 credited actors.

Does Auton have a post-credit scene?

No. Auton has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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