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