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