Still from Close Encounters of the Third Kind — Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) — Steven SpielbergPhotographed by Vilmos Zsigmond

Steven Spielberg

Close Encounters of the Third Kind

Name: Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Genre: Drama, Science Fiction
Released: 1977
Duration: 137 min

United States, United Kingdom / English / 1977 / 2h 17m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Drama Science Fiction

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Synopsis

After an encounter with UFOs, an electricity linesman feels undeniably drawn to an isolated area in the wilderness where something spectacular is about to happen.

Credits

Crew

DirectorSteven Spielberg

WriterSteven Spielberg

CinematographerVilmos Zsigmond

ComposerJohn Williams

EditorMichael Kahn

ProducerClark L. Paylow, Julia Phillips, Michael Phillips

Cast

Richard Dreyfuss

as Roy Neary

François Truffautas Claude Lacombe

Teri Garras Ronnie Neary

Melinda Dillonas Jillian Guiler

Bob Balabanas David Laughlin

J. Patrick McNamaraas Project Leader

Warren J. Kemmerlingas Wild Bill

Roberts Blossomas Farmer

Phil Doddsas ARP Musician

Cary Guffeyas Barry Guiler

Shawn Bishopas Brad Neary

Adrienne Campbellas Sylvia Neary

Justin Dreyfussas Toby Neary

Lance Henriksenas Robert

Merrill Connallyas Team Leader

Amy Douglassas Implantee

Gene Dynarskias Ike

Carl Weathersas Military Policeman

Norman Bartoldas Norman Bartold

F.J. O'Neilas ARP Project Member

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