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