Movie "Contact" - DVD Movies Encyclopedia

Short description of the movie "Contact"

Contact, based on the novel of the same name by Carl Sagan, is the story of a free thinking radio astronomer (Jodie Foster) who discovers an intelligent signal broadcast from deep space. She and her fellow scientists are able to decipher the Message and discover detailed instructions for building a mysterious Machine. Will the Machine spell the end of our world, or the end of our superstitions? Will we take our place among the races of the Galaxy, or are we just an upstart species with a long way to go?

Starring actors in "Contact" movie:

Jena Malone as a character Young Ellie Jena Malone also starred in the next movies: "Donnie Darko"; "The Ballad of Jack and Rose" in a role of Red Berry; "Pride & Prejudice" in a role of Lydia Bennet; "Stepmom" in a role of Anna Harrison; "Life as a House" in a role of Alyssa Beck; "The Messenger" in a role of Kelly;

David Morse as a character Ted Arroway David Morse also starred in the next movies: "Proof of Life" in a role of Peter Bowman; "The Green Mile" in a role of Brutus "Brutal" Howell; "The Negotiator" in a role of Cmdr. Adam Beck; "Hearts in Atlantis" in a role of Adult Bobby Garfield; "16 Blocks" in a role of Frank Nugent; "The Rock" in a role of Major Tom Baxter; "Desperate Hours" in a role of Albert; "Disturbia" in a role of Mr. Turner; "Down in the Valley" in a role of Wade; "Crazy in Alabama" in a role of Dove Bullis; "The Long Kiss Goodnight" in a role of Luke/Daedalus; "Passengers" in a role of Arkin; "The Good Son" in a role of Jack; "The Hurt Locker" in a role of Colonel Reed; "Hounddog" in a role of Daddy; "Dancer in the Dark" in a role of Bill Houston;

Jodie Foster as a character Ellie Arroway Jodie Foster also starred in the next movies: "The Silence of the Lambs" in a role of Clarice Starling; "Panic Room" in a role of Meg Altman; "Maverick" in a role of Mrs. Annabelle Bransford; "Inside Man" in a role of Madeliene White; "Flightplan" in a role of Kyle; "Taxi Driver" in a role of Iris Steensma; "Bugsy Malone" in a role of Tallulah; "Anna and the King" in a role of Anna Leonowens; "The Brave One" in a role of Erica Bain; "The Accused" in a role of Sarah Tobias; "Motherhood" in a role of Mom being stalked by paparazzi;

Geoffrey Blake as a character Fisher Geoffrey Blake also starred in the next movies: "Mighty Joe Young" in a role of Vern; "Rated X" in a role of Michael Kennedy; "FernGully: The Last Rainforest" in a role of Ralph; "Young Guns" in a role of J. McCloskey; "Edtv" in a role of Keith;

William Fichtner as a character Kent William Fichtner also starred in the next movies: "Armageddon" in a role of Colonel William Sharp, Shuttle Freedom Pilot; "Equilibrium" in a role of Jürgen; "Heat" in a role of Roger Van Zant; "The Longest Yard"; "The Chumscrubber" in a role of Dr. Bill Stiffle; "The Perfect Storm" in a role of David 'Sully' Sullivan; "Ultraviolet" in a role of Garth; "Go" in a role of Burke; "Blades of Glory" in a role of Darren MacElroy; "First Snow" in a role of Ed; "The Moguls" in a role of Otis; "Virtuosity" in a role of Wallace; "Drowning Mona" in a role of Phil Dearly; "Strange Days" in a role of Dwayne Engelman; "Date Night" in a role of D.A. Frank Crenshaw;

Sami Chester as a character Vernon Sami Chester starred only in the movie "Contact"

Timothy McNeil as a character Davio Timothy McNeil starred only in the movie "Contact"

Laura Elena Surillo as a character Cantina Woman Laura Elena Surillo starred only in the movie "Contact"

Matthew McConaughey as a character Palmer Joss Matthew McConaughey also starred in the next movies: "Sahara"; "Amistad" in a role of Baldwin; "Two for the Money" in a role of Brandon Lang; "U-571" in a role of Lt. Andrew Tyler, Executive Officer; "Edtv" in a role of Ed 'Eddie' Pekurny; "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days" in a role of Ben Barry; "We Are Marshall" in a role of Jack Lengyel; "Failure to Launch" in a role of Tripp; "Fool's Gold" in a role of Benjamin Finnegan; "Dazed and Confused" in a role of David Wooderson; "Surfer, Dude" in a role of Steve Addington; "The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre" in a role of Vilmer; "Angels in the Outfield" in a role of Ben Williams; "Frailty" in a role of Adam Meiks; "Reign of Fire" in a role of Denton Van Zan;

Tom Skerritt as a character David Drumlin Tom Skerritt also starred in the next movies: "Alien" in a role of Dallas; "Tears of the Sun" in a role of Captain Bill Rhodes; "Top Gun" in a role of Cmdr. Mike 'Viper' Metcalf; "The Rookie" in a role of Eugene Ackerman; "The Hunt for the Unicorn Killer" in a role of Fred Maddux; "Knight Moves" in a role of Capt. Frank Sedman; "Bonneville" in a role of Emmett; "The Dead Zone" in a role of Sheriff George Bannerman; "Steel Magnolias" in a role of Drum Eatenton; "Whiteout"; "For Sale by Owner" in a role of Clive Farrier; "Mammoth" in a role of Simon Abernathy; "Wisdom" in a role of Lloyd Wisdom;

Henry Strozier as a character Minister Henry Strozier also starred in the next movies: "Thirteen Days" in a role of Dean Rusk, Secretary of State;

Michael Chaban as a character S. R. Hadden Michael Chaban starred only in the movie "Contact"

Max Martini as a character Willie Max Martini also starred in the next movies: "The Great Raid" in a role of 1st Sgt. Sid "Top" Wojo; "Street Warrior" in a role of Jack Campbell;

Larry King as a character Himself Larry King also starred in the next movies: "Shrek the Third" in a role of Doris; "Bee Movie" in a role of Bee Larry King; "Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!" in a role of TV Talk Show Host; "We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story" in a role of Himself; "America's Sweethearts" in a role of Himself; "Shrek Forever After" in a role of Doris the Ugly Stepsister;

Thomas Garner as a character Ian Broderick Thomas Garner also starred in the next movies: "Dracula's Guest" in a role of Mr. Quartermane; "Drifter: Henry Lee Lucas" in a role of Hennessey;