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