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