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