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