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