Close Encounters of the Third Kind

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Close Encounters of the Third Kind is a 1977 science fiction film written and directed by Steven Spielberg. The film stars Richard Dreyfuss, François Truffaut, Melinda Dillon, Teri Garr, Bob Balaban and Cary Guffey. It tells the story of Roy Neary, an Indiana electrical lineman, whose life changes after he has an encounter with an unidentified flying object. However, the United States government is also aware of the UFOs as is a team of internati... more
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Initial release date:

  • 1977

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Runtime:

  • 2 h 12 min

Estimated budget:

  • 20,000,000 (US$)

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Directed by

Steven Spielberg

Steven Allan Spielberg KBE (born December 18, 1946) is an American film director, screenwriter, and film producer. In a career of over four decades, Spielberg's films have touched on many themes and genres. Spielberg's early sci-fi and adventure films, sometimes centering on children, were seen as...

Tagline:

  • We are not alone.
  • Now There Is More (USA 1980 special edition re-release)
  • Close Encounter of the First Kind - Sighting of a UFO. Close Encounter of the Second Kind - Physical Evidence. Close Encounter of the Third Kind - Contact. WE ARE NOT ALONE

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  • 2 h 12 min
  • 2 h 15 min
  • 2 h 17 min
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  • 20,000,000

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John Williams

John Towner Williams (born February 8, 1932) is an American composer, conductor, and pianist. In a career that spans six decades, Williams has composed many of the most famous film scores in Hollywood history, including Star Wars, Superman, Home Alone, the first three Harry Potter movies and all...

Label

Arista Records

Arista Records (pronounced /ˈɛərɪstə/) is an American record label. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment and operates under the RCA Music Group. The label was founded in 1974 by Clive Davis, who formerly worked for CBS Records (which would become Sony Music Entertainment)....

Release Date:

  • Apr 28, 1998
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Awards

Award Nominations:

Year Award Award Nominee
  • 1977
  • 1977
  • 1978
  • 1978
  • 1978
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Awards Won:

Year Award Award Winner
  • 1977
  • 1977
  • 1978
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  • 64
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  • 64
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