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Nostromo

TV·1997–1997·1 season, 3 episodes·PBS·Drama·55m

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In an unstable South American country, capable Nostromo, a person of trust and a legend among his shipmates, is ordered to secure a shipment of gold and stop any revolutionaries who might try to take it. But even the bravest can be foolish.

Castfull cast & details

Brian DennehyBrian DennehyJoshua C. HolroydAlbert FinneyAlbert FinneyDr. MonyghamColin FirthColin FirthCharles GouldLothaire BluteauLothaire BluteauMartin DecoudClaudia CardinaleClaudia CardinaleTeresa ViolaRoberto EscobarRoberto EscobarPedro MonteroFernando HilbeckFernando HilbeckDon Jose AvellanosSerena Scott ThomasSerena Scott ThomasEmilia Gould

Episodes by season

Season013Episodes1997Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01Episode 1January 5, 1997—
  2. S01E02Episode 2January 6, 1997—
  3. S01E03Episode 3January 7, 1997—

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