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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:
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Director:

Steven Spielberg

Writer:

Steven Spielberg (written by)
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Release Date:

16 November 1977 (USA) more

Genre:

Adventure | Drama | Sci-Fi more

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

NewsDesk:
(49 articles)

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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)

Country:

USA | UK

Color:

Color (Metrocolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.20 : 1 more

Sound Mix:

70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints) | Dolby (35 mm prints)

Filming Locations:

Alabama, USA more


Fun Stuff

Trivia:

The entire landing strip complex behind Devils Tower was actually constructed and filmed in an abandoned aircraft hangar at Brookley AFB in Mobile, Alabama. more

Goofs:

Continuity: License plate(s) on the station wagon as Roy and Jillian drive through roadblocks. more

Quotes:

Ronnie Neary: All right, everybody to bed!
Toby Neary: No, wait! Dad said we could watching The Ten Commandments!
Ronnie Neary: Roy, that movie is four hours long.
Roy Neary: I said they could watch the five commandments.
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Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Saturday Night Live: Ray Charles (#3.5)" (1977) more

Soundtrack:

LOVE SONG OF THE WATERFALL 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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