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Close Encounters of the Third Kind(1977)
Status: Released
Date: 1977-12-14
74%
4639 Votes
Time: 2h 17m
We are not alone.
Overview:
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.
Languages: Hindi, English, French, Spanish.
Countries:
United Kingdom,
United States of America
Budget: $20,000,000.00
Revenue: $306,889,114.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Julia/Michael Phillips Productions
Movie: Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Top 10 Billed 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
Cary Guffey
Barry Guiler
Video Trailer Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Video: Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) - Trailer HD 1080p
Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) - Trailer HD 1080p
Official Trailer
'Property Brothers' Drew Scott talks 'Close Encounters' on TCM
Close Encounters of the Third Kind - Deleted Scenes
Close Encounters of the Third Kind: The Special Edition 1980 TV trailer
Fathom Events Spot
Mark Hamill, C-3PO and R2-D2 Present Special Sound Oscars for Close Encounters and Star Wars
Richard Dreyfuss Unboxing CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND 40TH ANNIVERSARY Ltd. Edition
Steven Spielberg 1977 interview
Steven Spielberg Discusses His Iconic Sci-Fi Film CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND | TCMFF 2024
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