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Ridley Scott
3 catalogued objects connected to Ridley Scott.
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Biography
Person.
Ridley Scott is a British film director and producer known for visually detailed science fiction, historical drama and thrillers. A Royal College of Art graduate, he worked in television and advertising before directing his first feature, The Duellists (1977).
Alien (1979) and Blade Runner (1982) established enduring science-fiction worlds through production design, lighting and atmosphere. His later films include Thelma & Louise (1991), Gladiator (2000) and American Gangster (2007). He has also directed widely recognised commercials, including Apple’s 1984 advertisement, and developed film and television projects through Scott Free Productions.
Reviewed 2026-09-06Selected sources
- BFI — Where to begin with Ridley ScottEducation, early television and advertising, visual approach, Blade Runner and producing.
- BFI — Ridley Scott interviewThe Duellists, Alien and later film chronology.
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PER-13F1923BE5B2A2AE
Represented across objects dated 1982–2003.
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