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