In this Zemeckis-directed adaptation of the Carl Sagan novel, Dr. Ellie Arroway (Jodie Foster) races to interpret a possible message originating from the Vega star system. Once first contact with an extraterrestrial intelligence is proven, Arroway contends with restrictive National Security Advisor Kitz (James Woods) and religious fanatics bent on containing the implications of such an event. An incredible message is found hidden in the signal, but will Arroway be the one to answer its call?
Cast: David Morse, Jena Malone, Jodie Foster
Crew: Robert Zemeckis (Director), Don Burgess (Director of Photography), Alan Silvestri (Music Director)
Rating: U (India)
Genres: Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
Release Dates: 11 Jul 1997 (India)
Tagline: Get ready to take a chance on something that just might end up being the most profoundly impactful moment for humanity, for the history... of history.
Did you know? The remark made throughout the movie by different characters, that if humans were the only life in the universe, it would "be a terrible waste of space", is a famous quote by author Carl Sagan. Read More
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as Ted Arroway
as Young Ellie
as Eleanor Arroway
as Russian Cosmonaut
as Major Russell's Son
as Scientist
as Rachel Constantine
as Ann Druyan
as British Committee Member
as Middle Eastern Anchor
as Bernard Shaw
as Bobbie Battista
as Communications
as Life Support
as Claire Shipman
as KOB-TV Reporter
as Jeremy Roth
as Joint Chief
as School Boy
as Donna Kelley
as Fisher
as Geraldine A Ferraro
as Geraldo Rivera
as Dynamics
as Drumlin Aide
as Minister
as Japanese Tech #2
as British Anchor
as Joseph
as Michael Kitz
as Major Russell's Daughter
as Jay Leno
as Mechnical
as Dr. Patel
as Jill Dougherty
as Reporter #5
as John Holliman
as S.R. Hadden
as Controller #8
as Kathleen Kennedy
as Dynamics #2
as Larry King
as Cantina Woman
as Major Domo
as Leon Harris
as Linden Soles
as Japanese Tech #1
as NASA Technician
as Latina Anchor
as Security
as Palmer Joss
as Willie
as Decryption Hacker
as Hadden Suit
as Natalie Allen
as Decryption Expert
as Voice of NASA
as French Committee Member
as NASA Public Relations
as Mission Doctor
as Pad Leader
as Richard Rank
as Robert D. Novak
as Project Official
as Japanese Anchor
as Vernon
as Japanese Ensign
as Major Russell
as Tabitha Soren
as Ian Broderick
as Davio
as New VLA Technician
as David Drumlin
as Mission Director
as Woman Senator
as Senator Valencia
as Kent
as Chairman of Joint Chiefs
as Reporter #6
as Electrical
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Film Type:
Feature
Language:
English
Spoken Languages:
German, Russian, Spanish
Colour Info:
Color
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital, DTS, Sony Dynamic Digital Sound
Frame Rate:
24 fps
Aspect Ratio:
2.39:1 (Scope)
Stereoscopy:
No
Taglines:
Get ready to take a chance on something that just might end up being the most profoundly impactful moment for humanity, for the history... of history.
From the Academy Award-winning director of "Forrest Gump" and Pulitzer Prize-winning author of "Contact" take you on a journey to the heart of the universe
A message from deep space. Who will be the first to go? A journey to the heart of the universe.
If it's just us, it seems like an awful waste of space.
Get ready for human's biggest discovery ever!
From the Academy Award-winning director of "Forrest Gump" and Pulitzer Prize-winning author of "Contact" take you on a journey to the heart of the universe
A message from deep space. Who will be the first to go? A journey to the heart of the universe.
If it's just us, it seems like an awful waste of space.
Get ready for human's biggest discovery ever!
Filming Locations:
Washington, District of Columbia
Titusville, Florida
Victorville, California
Mojave Desert, California
Socorro, New Mexico
Van Nuys Airport - 6590 Hayvenhurst Avenue, Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California
Sky Rooftop Terrace, Hotel Washington - 515 15th Street, Washington, District of Columbia
Plains of San Augustin, Magdalena, New Mexico
Palos Verdes Peninsula, California
Mount Baker, Washington
Titusville, Florida
Victorville, California
Mojave Desert, California
Socorro, New Mexico
Van Nuys Airport - 6590 Hayvenhurst Avenue, Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California
Sky Rooftop Terrace, Hotel Washington - 515 15th Street, Washington, District of Columbia
Plains of San Augustin, Magdalena, New Mexico
Palos Verdes Peninsula, California
Mount Baker, Washington
Trivia:
This film is an adaptation of Carl Sagan's 1985 novel of the same name.
Carl Sagan died during production. He was reportedly taking great care to ensure that science was accurately depicted in the film.
The remark made throughout the movie by different characters, that if humans were the only life in the universe, it would "be a terrible waste of space", is a famous quote by author Carl Sagan.
Carl Sagan died during production. He was reportedly taking great care to ensure that science was accurately depicted in the film.
The remark made throughout the movie by different characters, that if humans were the only life in the universe, it would "be a terrible waste of space", is a famous quote by author Carl Sagan.
