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Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) -- A line worker, after a encounter with UFO's, feels undeniably drawn to an isolated area in the wilderness where something spectacular is about to happen.
Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) -- A line worker, after a encounter with UFO's, feels undeniably drawn to an isolated area in the wilderness where something spectacular is about to happen.
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Overview

User Rating:
7.8/10   55,028 votes
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Director:
Writer:
Steven Spielberg (written by)
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Release Date:
16 November 1977 (USA) more
Genre:
Tagline:
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 more
Plot:
After an encounter with UFOs, a line worker feels undeniably drawn to an isolated area in the wilderness where something spectacular is about to happen. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Won Oscar. Another 11 wins & 30 nominations more
User Comments:
My brief review of the film more (245 total)

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Additional Details

Also Known As:
CE3K (USA) (informal short title)
The Close Encounter of the Third Kind (USA) (working title)
The Special Edition: Close Encounters of the Third Kind (USA) (reissue title)
Watch the Skies (USA) (working title)
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Runtime:
132 min (special edition) | 137 min (director's cut) | 135 min (original version)
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Color:
Color (Metrocolor)
Aspect Ratio:
2.20 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints) | Dolby (35 mm prints)
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Trivia:
No one was more surprised than Steven Spielberg when his first choice to play the Frenchman - François Truffaut - said yes to appearing in his first American film. more
Goofs:
Factual errors: At least two of the Navy fliers returned by the aliens at Devils Tower give their rank as "Captain, U.S. Navy Reserve." It's unlikely men that young at the time of their abduction would hold that rank; the filmmakers may have been intending to portray them as Marine or USAAF Captains, the equivalent Navy rank being Lieutenant. more
Quotes:
Roy Neary: I guess you've noticed something a little strange with Dad. It's okay, though. I'm still Dad. more
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Soundtrack:
CHANCES ARE more

FAQ

Did Larry die after being gassed by the helicopter?
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19 out of 26 people found the following comment useful.
My brief review of the film, 19 January 2005
Author: sol- from Perth, Australia

A perfectly fascinating piece of science fiction fantasy, it is visually impressive, well written and well directed. The film has certain moments that can be described only as classic, however the overall film is quite imperfect. There are some really striking flaws such as poor dialogue recording, an ending that is by far too roundabout, and in fact a whole end section that is not nearly as interesting as the beginning of the film. Either way, there is still however a lot to appreciate in the experience, including the spectacular sound effects, which won the film a special achievement Oscar.

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