Close Encounters Of The Third Kind
Fantasy, Science Fiction, Thriller
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment  (1977) 137 mins PG

7.8 (49,660 votes)
We Are Not Alone.

Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment proudly presents the definitive director's cut of Steven Spielberg's masterpiece. "Literate in plotting and dazzling in execution," Close Encounters of the Third Kind is "an absolute stunner!" (Variety)

And now for the first time on DVD, Steven Spielberg's enduring achievement can be seen and enjoyed as he has always intended, in this director's cut, remastered from the original film elements. "Of all the UFO films ever made this is the most edifying… a feast for the eyes! The appeal of this film was enormous and still is." (The Motion Picture Guide)...

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Cast and Crew
Richard Dreyfuss  ......  Roy Neary
Teri Garr  ......  Ronnie Neary
Melinda Dillon  ......  Gillian Guiler
Francois Truffaut  ...... 
François Truffaut  ......  Claude Lacombe
Bob Balaban  ......  David Laughlin
Director  .....  Steven Spielberg
Producer  .....  Julia Phillips; Michael Phillips; Clark L. Paylow
Writer  .....  Steven Spielberg; Hal Barwood; Jerry Belson
Notes
Goofs:
Revealing mistakes: When the "mother ship" appears over the mountain at the end, it casts a shadow over those staring up at it, even though it must surely be above the light source. (more)

Trivia:
Towards the end of the movie, Roy Neary, played by Richard Dreyfuss, is asked what his birth date is. He replies that it is "December 4th, 1944". This is the birth date of Lorin Dreyfuss, who is Richard Dreyfuss's older brother. (more)

Filming Locations:
Alabama, USA (more)

Quotes:
Roy Neary: [contemplating the lump shape] This means something. This is important. (more)

Awards:
Won Oscar. Another 11 wins & 30 nominations (more)