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