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Release: 1997-07-11·Runtime: 150m·★ 7.4
DramaScience FictionMystery
A radio astronomer receives the first extraterrestrial radio signal ever picked up on Earth. As the world powers scramble to decipher the message and decide upon a course of action, she must make some difficult decisions between her beliefs, the truth, and reality.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
South Side Amusement Company
Warner Bros. Pictures
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Geraldo Riveraas Geraldo Rivera
David St. Jamesas Joint Chief
Jena Maloneas Young Ellie
Leo Leeas Major Domo
Rob Loweas Richard Rank
Saemi Nakamuraas Japanese Anchor
Marisa Petroroas Oval Office Secretary (uncredited)
Angela Bassettas Rachel Constantine
Geoffrey Blakeas Fisher
Robin Gammellas Project Official
J.A. Prestonas Senator (uncredited)
Henry Strozieras Minister
Sunshine Logroñoas Puerto Rican Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Marc Macaulayas NASA Technician
Catherine Daoas Life Support
Paul L. Nolanas Ellie's Attorney (uncredited)
Thomas Garneras Ian Broderick
John Hurtas S. R. Hadden
Bryant Gumbelas Bryant Gumbel
Jennifer Balgobinas Dr. Patel
Frank Silvaas Army Officer (uncredited)
Ann Druyanas Ann Druyan
Mak Takanoas Japanese Tech #1
Tony Boldias Robert Hand (uncredited)
Tabitha Sorenas Tabitha Soren
Vance Valenciaas Senator Valencia
Jodie Fosteras Ellie Arroway
Geraldine A. Ferraroas Geraldine A. Ferraro
Steven Fordas Major Russell
Michael Albalaas Decryption Hacker
William L. Thomasas Reporter #6
Ming Loas Pod Systems Control (uncredited)
Ian Whitcombas British Anchor
Dee Dee Myersas Dee Dee Myers
Claire Shipmanas Claire Shipman
Aixa Clementeas President's Secretary (uncredited)
William Fichtneras Kent
Larry Kingas Larry King
Haynes Brookeas Drumlin Aide
Elaina Erika Davisas Philanthropy Bureaucrat (uncredited)
Thomas Reidas Senate Hearing (uncredited)
Jake Buseyas Joseph
Tucker Smallwoodas Mission Director
Holly Cross Vagleyas Religious Zealot (uncredited)
Bill Clintonas Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Denise Lovedayas Press Secretary (uncredited)
Cenk Uyguras Reporter (uncredited)
Neal Matarazzoas Kitz's Aide (uncredited)
William Jordanas Chairman of Joint Chiefs
Christopher Boyeras Scientist (uncredited)
Donna Kelleyas Donna Kelley
Yuji Okumotoas Electrical
Bernard Shawas Bernard Shaw
Rob Elkas Pad Leader
Alex Veadovas Russian Cosmonaut
Boris Lee Krutonogas Astronaut (uncredited)
Maria Celeste Arrarasas Latina Anchor
Valorie Armstrongas Woman Senator
Delaney Williamsas Believer #1 (uncredited)
James Woodsas Michael Kitz
Tom Skerrittas David Drumlin
Jay Lenoas Jay Leno
Philippe Bergeronas French Committee Member
Todd Thompsonas News Reporter (uncredited)
Jeffery Thomas Johnsonas Mechanical
Matthew McConaugheyas Palmer Joss
David Morseas Ted Arroway
Max Martinias WillieCrew
" />Jerome ChenCG Supervisor
" />Michael L. FinkSenior Visual Effects Supervisor
" />Cellin GluckSecond Assistant Director
" />Ken RalstonSenior Visual Effects Supervisor
" />Carl SaganNovel, Co-Producer, Original Story
" />Joanna JohnstonCostume Design
" />Randy ThomSound Designer, Sound Re-Recording Mixer
" />Kim Robert KosckiStunts
" />Deborah La Mia DenaverMakeup Artist
" />Michael GoldenbergScreenplay
" />Michael SilversDialogue Editor
" />James V. HartScreenplay
" />Arthur SchmidtEditor
" />Matt AitkenCG Supervisor
" />François DuhamelStill Photographer
" />Tim MonichDialect Coach
" />Victoria BurrowsCasting
" />Alan SilvestriOriginal Music Composer
" />Gary RizzoAdditional Sound Re-Recording Mixer, Sound Re-Recording Mixer
" />Lynda ObstExecutive Producer
" />Ann DruyanCo-Producer, Original Story
" />Rick PorrasAssociate Producer
" />Steve StarkeyProducer, Second Unit Director
" />Stephen RosenbaumVisual Effects Supervisor
" />Bud DavisStunt Coordinator
" />Don BurgessDirector of Photography
" />Gary ArcherProsthetics
" />Bruce MoriartyFirst Assistant Director
" />Robert WeaverCG Artist
" />Tom JohnsonSound Re-Recording Mixer
" />William RossOrchestrator
" />Nick PhillipsCamera Operator
" />Steve BoeddekerSound Effects Editor
" />Jay CaputoStunts
" />Peter JacksonAdditional Visual Effects
" />Nina SaxonTitle Designer
" />Robert ZemeckisDirector, Producer
" />Dennis SandsSound Re-Recording Mixer