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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.

Credits

Directed by

• Robert Zemeckis

Written by

• Michael Goldenberg
• James V. Hart

Produced by

• Steve Starkey
• Robert Zemeckis

Music by

• Alan Silvestri

Cinematography

• Don Burgess

Edited by

• Arthur Schmidt

Cast

• Jodie Fosteras Ellie Arroway
• Matthew McConaugheyas Palmer Joss
• James Woodsas Michael Kitz
• John Hurtas S. R. Hadden
• Tom Skerrittas David Drumlin
• William Fichtneras Kent
• David Morseas Ted Arroway
• Angela Bassettas Rachel Constantine
• Geoffrey Blakeas Fisher
• Max Martinias Willie
• Rob Loweas Richard Rank
• Jake Buseyas Joseph
• Tucker Smallwoodas Mission Director
• Jena Maloneas Young Ellie
• Sami Chesteras Vernon
• Timothy McNeilas Davio
• Laura Elena Surilloas Cantina Woman
• Henry Strozieras Minister
• Larry Kingas Larry King
• Thomas Garneras Ian Broderick

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