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