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