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