Close Encounters of the Third Kind

Cast of Close Encounters of the Third Kind

Lance Henriksen

Robert

Born:May 5, 1940

Age:73

Richard Dreyfuss

Roy Neary

Born:October 29, 1947

Age:65

Teri Garr

Ronnie Neary

Born:December 11, 1944

Age:68

Bob Balaban

David Laughlin

Born:August 16, 1945

Age:67

Carl Weathers

Military Policeman

Born:January 14, 1948

Age:65

Melinda Dillon

Gillian Guiler

Born:October 13, 1939

Age:73

Year	Award Won
1977	Academy Award for Best Sound Editing, Frank E. Warner
1977	Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Vilmos Zsigmond
1978	BAFTA Award for Best Production Design, Joe Alves
1978	David di Donatello for Best Foreign Film, Steven Spielberg
1978	Saturn Award for Best Director, Steven Spielberg
1978

Year	Award Nomination
1977	Academy Award for Best Director, Steven Spielberg
1977	Academy Award for Actress in a Supporting Role, Melinda Dillon
1978	BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, François Truffaut
1978	BAFTA Award for Best Direction, Steven Spielberg
1978	BAFTA Award for Best Film
1978	Golden Globe Award for Best Director - Film, Steven Spielberg
1978	Golden Globe Award for Best Drama Film, Julia Phillips
1977	DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film, Steven Spielberg
1978	Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score, John Williams
1978	Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay - Motion Picture, Steven Spielberg
1977	Academy Award for Best Art Direction, Phil Abramson
1978	BAFTA Award for Best Film Music, John Williams
1978	BAFTA Award for Best Cinematography, Vilmos Zsigmond
1978	BAFTA Award for Best Editing, Michael Kahn
1978	BAFTA Award for Best Production Design, Joe Alves
1978	BAFTA Award for Best Screenplay, Steven Spielberg
1977	National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Director, Steven Spielberg
1977	National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Film
1977	Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Vilmos Zsigmond
1977	Academy Award for Film Editing, Michael Kahn
1977	Academy Award for Original Music Score, John Williams
1977	Academy Award for Sound Mixing, Robert Knudson
1977	Academy Award for Visual Effects, Roy Arbogast
1978	BAFTA Award for Best Sound, Gene Cantamessa

Close Encounters of the Third Kind

1977

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Q:
How many minutes is the runtime of the motion picture "Close Encounters of the Third Kind"?
A:
The total time for the film is 132 minutes.
Q:
Who were the producers of the film, "Close Encounters of the Third Kind"?
A:
Julia Phillips, Michael Phillips and Clark L. Paylow produced the movie.
Q:
What tagline was used in TV commercials for the motion picture, "Close Encounters of the Third Kind"?
A:
The film's slogan was, "We are not alone."
Q:
Which director created the film "Close Encounters of the Third Kind"?
A:
Steven Spielberg directed the movie.
Q:
Who composed the music for the film Close Encounters of the Third Kind?
A:
John Williams composed the music for the movie's soundtrack.
Q:
Which locations were seen in the film Close Encounters of the Third Kind?
A:
Locations used to film the movie include Devils Tower National Monument, Vincent Thomas Bridge, Mojave Desert, Mumbai and Mobile.
Q:
When was the premier of the movie "Close Encounters of the Third Kind"?
A:
The movie was released in November, 1977.
Q:
Who distributed the movie, "Close Encounters of the Third Kind"?
A:
Columbia Pictures distributed the movie.
Q:
Which celebrities starred in the movie "Close Encounters of the Third Kind"?
A:
Richard Dreyfuss, François Truffaut, Melinda Dillon, Lance Henriksen, Teri Garr and Matthew Robbins played leading roles in the movie.
Q:
How much was the estimated cost to "Close Encounters of the Third Kind"?
A:
$20 million was the cost to make this film.

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