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Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)
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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.
Cast
Richard Dreyfussas Roy Neary
François Truffautas Claude Lacombe
Teri Garras Ronnie Neary
Melinda Dillonas Jillian Guiler
Bob Balabanas David Laughlin
J. Patrick McNamaraas Project Leader
Warren J. Kemmerlingas Wild Bill
Roberts Blossomas Farmer
Phil Doddsas ARP Musician
Cary Guffeyas Barry Guiler
Shawn Bishopas Brad Neary
Adrienne Campbellas Sylvia Neary
Justin Dreyfussas Toby Neary
Lance Henriksenas Robert
Facts
| Release date | December 14, 1977 |
| Runtime | 137 min (2h 17m) — longer as the 1977 average of 111 min |
| Genres | Drama, Science-fiction |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $20,000,000 |
| Box office | $306,889,114 (15.3× budget) |
| IMDb | tt0075860 |
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Questions
How long is Close Encounters of the Third Kind?
Close Encounters of the Third Kind runs 137 minutes (2h 17m).
Is Close Encounters of the Third Kind worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.4/10 across 4,845 votes, which places it #6 of 25 films released in 1977 in this index (top 80%) and #963 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Close Encounters of the Third Kind?
Close Encounters of the Third Kind was directed by Steven Spielberg. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Schindler's List (1993), Saving Private Ryan (1998), Jurassic Park (1993).
Who stars in Close Encounters of the Third Kind?
Richard Dreyfuss as Roy Neary; François Truffaut as Claude Lacombe; Teri Garr as Ronnie Neary; Melinda Dillon as Jillian Guiler; Bob Balaban as David Laughlin; J. Patrick McNamara as Project Leader.
What is Close Encounters of the Third Kind rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Close Encounters of the Third Kind?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/16590.