Movie: Close Encounters of the Third Kind

Top 10 Billed Cast

Richard Dreyfuss
Richard Dreyfuss

Roy Neary

François Truffaut
François Truffaut

Claude Lacombe

Teri Garr
Teri Garr

Ronnie Neary

Melinda Dillon
Melinda Dillon

Jillian Guiler

Bob Balaban
Bob Balaban

David Laughlin

J. Patrick McNamara
J. Patrick McNamara

Project Leader

Warren J. Kemmerling
Warren J. Kemmerling

Wild Bill

Roberts Blossom
Roberts Blossom

Farmer

Phil Dodds
Phil Dodds

ARP Musician

Cary Guffey
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

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

Official Trailer

Official Trailer

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

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

Close Encounters of the Third Kind - Deleted Scenes

Close Encounters of the Third Kind - Deleted Scenes

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

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

Fathom Events Spot

Fathom Events Spot

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

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

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

Steven Spielberg 1977 interview

Steven Spielberg 1977 interview

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

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

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