Contact (1997)

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Written by Carl Sagan

Directed by Robert Zemeckis

Running Time: 150 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1997

Rating: PG Certificate

Filmed in Colour

Sci-fi movie about a scientist who receives a radio message from a distant point in the universe which seems to prove the existence of intelligent extraterrestrial life. Encoded in the mass of data she receives from space is a blueprint for some sort of machine. Despite protests from religious leaders and cults, the machine is built and she gets the trip of her life.

When is Contact next on TV?

In the UK... it's next showing on Five Tomorrow, 5:00pm. See more...

Cast

Image for Jodie FosterJodie FosterDr. Ellie Arroway
Jena MaloneYoung Ellie
Image for Matthew McConaugheyMatthew McConaugheyPalmer Joss
Image for David MorseDavid MorseTed Arroway
Geoffrey BlakeFisher
Tom SkerrittDr. David Drumlin
Henry StrozierMinister
Image for William FichtnerWilliam FichtnerKent
Sami ChesterVernon
Timothy McNeilDavio
Laura Elena SurilloCantina Woman
Michael ChabanHadden Suit
Max MartiniWillie
Larry KingHimself
Thomas GarnerIan Broderick

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