Close Encounters Movie Basics Year of Release: 1977 Running Time: 2 hrs. 15 min. MPAA Rating: PG Director: Steven Spielberg Screenwriter: Steven Spielberg Producers: Jim Bloom, Julia Philips and Michael Philips Studio: Columbia Pictures Synopsis Richard Dreyfuss stars in this Steven Spielberg classic about an average guy who late one night has a close encounter of the third kind – that is with an extra-terrestrial. The movie's greatest lies in the realistic emotional journey that Dreyfuss takes as he tries to find answers to his very understandable questions. The special effects are spectacular and the story is involving. conTributed by Destination Hollywood Cast Richard Dreyfuss - Roy Neary Francois Truffaut - Claude Lacombe Teri Garr - Ronnie Neary Melinda Dillon - Jillian Guiler Cary Cuffey - Barry Guiler Bob Balaban - David Laughlin Awards and Nominations 1977 Academy Awards® Best Cinematography (Win) Best Director (Nom) Best Supporting Actress - Melinda Dillon (Nom) Best Art Direction (Nom) Best Visual Effects (Nom) Best Score (Nom) Best Sound (Nom) 1978 Golden Globe Awards® Best Picture - Drama (Nom) Best Director (Nom) Best Score (Nom) Best Screenplay (Nom) Tribute to Close Encounters Main Page | DH Home Close Encounters © 1977 Columbia Pictures. All rights reserved. This Tribute is not officially endorsed or authorized by Columbia Pictures. Unauthorized use of this material is strictly prohibited. © 2001-2008 Destination Hollywood. All rights reserved.

Close Encounters Claude Lacombe (Francois Truffaut): "Listen to me, Major Walsh. It's an event socialique." 260 KB What movie is the Neary family planning on going to the day the alien ships arrive? Answer How would you rate Close Encounters? 5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star