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Ridley Scott - 'The Martian'

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Oct 6, 2015

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The legend behind 'Alien,' 'Blade Runner,' 'Thelma and Louise' and 'Gladiator' talks with THR about his life, career and blockbuster return to space.

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Oct 6, 2015

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