Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)

12/14/1977 (GB) • 2h 17m

Science Fiction, Drama

We are not alone.

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

François Truffaut

Claude Lacombe

Teri Garr

Ronnie Neary

Melinda Dillon

Jillian Guiler

Bob Balaban

David Laughlin

J. Patrick McNamara

Project Leader

Phil Dodds

ARP Musician


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$20,000,000.00

Revenue

$306,889,114.00

Keywords

wyoming, usa

indiana, usa

flying saucer

extraterrestrial technology

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