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Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)

Close Encounters of the Third Kind

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12

2h 13m

Drama, Science Fiction

March 9th, 1978

7.5/10

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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.

11 wins and 19 nominations

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Steven Spielberg On Working With François Truffaut (1978)

Steven Spielberg On Filming In Continuity (1978)

Steven Spielberg On Storyboarding (1978)

Steven Spielberg Talks About the Special Effects For CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND

Whoopi Goldberg On CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND

Mark Hamill, C-3PO and R2-D2 Present Special Sound Oscars for Close Encounters and Star Wars

Vilmos Zsigmond Wins Cinematography: 1978 Oscars

This Means Something

Richard Dreyfuss Unboxing CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND 40TH ANNIVERSARY Ltd. Edition

'Property Brothers' Drew Scott talks 'Close Encounters' on TCM

Steven Spielberg Discusses His Iconic Sci-Fi Film CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND | TCMFF 2024

Close Encounters of the Third Kind - Deleted Scenes

Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) - Trailer HD 1080p

Steven Spielberg 1977 interview

Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) - Original Trailer

Close Encounters of the Third Kind: The Special Edition 1980 TV trailer

CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND - Official Trailer

Cast

Richard Dreyfuss
Roy Neary
François 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
Full cast & crew

Directors

Steven Spielberg
Full cast & crew

Producers

Clark L. Paylow
associate producer
(as Clark Paylow)
Julia Phillips
producer
Michael Phillips
producer
Full cast & crew

Writers

Steven Spielberg
written by
Hal Barwood
additional story
(uncredited)
Jerry Belson
written by
(uncredited)
Full cast & crew

Taglines

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
We are not alone
Now There Is More (USA 1980 special edition re-release)
All Taglines

Keywords

military
alien
kiss
All Keywords

Country of Origin

United States of America
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Languages

English
French
Hindi
All Languages

Release Dates

March 9th, 1978 (Argentina)
March 9th, 1978 (Argentina) theatrical
March 16th, 1978 (Australia)
All Release Dates

Alternative Titles

Close Encounters of the Third Kind (original title)
Encuentros cercanos del tercer tipo (Argentina)
Close Encounters of the Third Kind (Australia)
All Alternative Titles

Locations

1613 Carlisle Drive East, Mobile, Alabama, USA (exteriors: Roy Neary's home)
22250 State Highway 181, Fairhope, Alabama, USA (interiors, exteriors: Gillian Guiler's house)
Bankhead Tunnel, Mobile, Alabama, USA (street scenes)
All Locations

Running Times

133 min ((special edition))
135 min (Theatrical Original)
137 min
All Running Times

Sound Mixes

Dolby (35 mm prints)
70 mm 6-Track
Dolby Stereo (35 mm prints)

Aspect Ratios

2.39 : 1
2.20 : 1 (70 mm prints)

Production Companies

EMI Films (in association with) (as EMI)
Columbia Pictures
Julia Phillips and Michael Phillips Productions (as a Julia Phillips & Michael Phillips production)

Distribution Companies

The Criterion Collection (laserdisc)
LK-TEL (Argentina)
LK-TEL (Argentina) (re-edited) / re-edited
All Distribution Companies

Special Effects Companies

Future General Corporation

Other Companies

The London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) (music performed by)
Metro Voices (music performed by)
Dolby System (noise reduction high fidelity)
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