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