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