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