Close Encounters of the Third Kind
We are not alone.
Release Date: 1977-12-14
Runtime: 137 mins
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.
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Details
Runtime
137 minutes
Release Date
1977-12-14
Budget
$20,000,000
Box Office Earnings
$306,889,114
Production Companies
Julia/Michael Phillips Productions, Columbia Pictures, EMI Films,
Cast and Crew Members
Cast
Crew Members
Awards and Nominations
Oscar - ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
Year:
1978
Status:
🎭 Nominated
Oscar - ART DIRECTION
Year:
1978
Status:
🎭 Nominated
Oscar - CINEMATOGRAPHY
Year:
1978
Status:
🏆 Won
Oscar - DIRECTING
Year:
1978
Status:
🎭 Nominated
Oscar - FILM EDITING
Year:
1978
Status:
🎭 Nominated
Oscar - MUSIC (ORIGINAL SCORE)
Year:
1978
Status:
🎭 Nominated
Oscar - SOUND
Year:
1978
Status:
🎭 Nominated
Oscar - SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD (SOUND EFFECTS EDITING)
Year:
1978
Status:
🏆 Won
Oscar - VISUAL EFFECTS
Year:
1978
Status:
🎭 Nominated
Audience Reviews
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"**Do the mashed potato!** Roy Neely is a gas repair man who has a close encounter with an alien craft and begins having strange visions of mashed potatoes, shaving cream and mud mountains. This all leads to Needy's marriage breaking up and he sets out to find the truth about his mashed potato visions. The climax at a mountain is breathtaking when Neely comes face to face with his destiny. One of Spielberg's best with a nice cameo by French director Francois Truffaut."
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the runtime of the Close Encounters of the Third Kind ?
The movie is approximately 137 minutes long.
What is the Close Encounters of the Third Kind's release date?
1977-12-14 marks the official release date of the movie.
What genre is the Close Encounters of the Third Kind?
The movie belongs to the Science Fiction Drama genres, offering a variety of experiences from adventure to fantasy.
Who are the main actors in the Close Encounters of the Third Kind?
The lead actors include Richard Dreyfuss , François Truffaut , and Teri Garr , among others.
Who directed Close Encounters of the Third Kind?
The movie was directed by Steven Spielberg Charles Myers
What is the Close Encounters of the Third Kind's budget?
The movie had an estimated budget of $20,000,000 .
How much did Close Encounters of the Third Kind movie earn at the box office?
A Cinderella Story grossed an estimated $306,889,114 at the box office.
What are some production companies behind the Close Encounters of the Third Kind movie?
Major production companies include Julia/Michael Phillips Productions Columbia Pictures EMI Films .
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