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