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Spielberg's wonderful account of the events leading up to mankind's first meeting with friendly alien beings. Many Academy Award nominations!
Original Release
11/16/1977
US Release
11/16/1977
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Cast
Name | Character |
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Richard Dreyfuss | Roy Neary |
Francois Truffaut | Claude Lacombe |
Teri Garr | Ronnie Neary |
Melinda Dillon | Jillian Guiler |
Bob Balaban | David Laughlin |
J. Patrick McNamara | Project Leader |
Warren J. Kemmerling | Wild Bill |
Roberts Blossom | Farmer |
Philip Dodds | Jean Claude |
Cary Guffey | Barry Guiler |
Directors
Writers
Hal Barwood, Matthew Robbins, Steven Spielberg, Jerry Belson, John Hill
Cast
Name | Character |
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Richard Dreyfuss | Roy Neary |
Francois Truffaut | Claude Lacombe |
Teri Garr | Ronnie Neary |
Melinda Dillon | Jillian Guiler |
Bob Balaban | David Laughlin |
J. Patrick McNamara | Project Leader |
Warren J. Kemmerling | Wild Bill |
Roberts Blossom | Farmer |
Philip Dodds | Jean Claude |
Cary Guffey | Barry Guiler |
Shawn Bishop | Brad Neary |
Adrienne Campbell | Silvia Neary / Sylvia Neary |
Justin Dreyfuss | Toby Neary |
Lance Henriksen | Robert |
Merrill Connally | Team Leader |
George DiCenzo | Major Benchley |
Amy Douglass | Implantee |
Alexander Lockwood | Implantee |
Gene Dynarski | Ike |
Mary Gafrey | Mrs. Harris |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Clark L. Paylow | Producer |
Julia Phillips | Producer |
Michael Phillips | Producer |
Editors
Trailers
Clips
Behind the Scenes
Year | Type | Category | Won |
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1978 | Oscar | Won | |
1978 | Oscar | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Nominated |
1978 | Oscar | Best Director | Nominated |
1978 | Oscar | Best Cinematography | Won |
1978 | Oscar | Best Art Direction-Set Decoration | Nominated |
1978 | Oscar | Best Sound | Nominated |
1978 | Oscar | Best Film Editing | Nominated |
1978 | Oscar | Best Effects, Visual Effects | Nominated |
1978 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Score | Nominated |
1978 | Golden Globe | Best Motion Picture - Drama | Nominated |
1978 | Golden Globe | Best Director - Motion Picture | Nominated |
1978 | Golden Globe | Best Screenplay - Motion Picture | Nominated |
1978 | Golden Globe | Best Original Score - Motion Picture | Nominated |