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Close Encounters of the Third Kind
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Close Encounters of the Third Kind

Wed, Dec 14, 1977
  • Science Fiction
  • Drama
Film · Synopsis

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.

Trailer

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Release windows

When & where

US
  • In CinemasTue, Nov 15, 1977New York, New York
  • PhysicalMon, Nov 26, 1990The Criterion Collection Special Edition LaserDisc
GB
  • In CinemasMon, Mar 13, 1978Original Classification: A (Advisory)
  • PhysicalFri, Jun 5, 1992
CA
  • In CinemasThu, Feb 4, 2010
AU
  • In CinemasFri, Jan 27, 1978
FR
  • In CinemasFri, Feb 24, 1978Visa CNC 53377
DE
  • In CinemasSun, Mar 5, 1978Berlin International Film Festival
JP
  • In CinemasSat, Feb 25, 1978
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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Richard Dreyfuss
    Richard Dreyfuss
    as Roy Neary
  • François Truffaut
    François Truffaut
    as Claude Lacombe
  • Teri Garr
    Teri Garr
    as Ronnie Neary
  • Melinda Dillon
    Melinda Dillon
    as Jillian Guiler
  • Bob Balaban
    Bob Balaban
    as David Laughlin
  • J. Patrick McNamara
    J. Patrick McNamara
    as Project Leader
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