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