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Synopsis:
Writer-director Steven Spielberg's box-office blockbuster, which married a compelling storyline with John Williams' evocative score to produce a powerhouse of a movie. Richard Dreyfuss is perfect, playing the role of Mr Average, an electrical repairman who witnesses a UFO and finds himself obsessed by a Wyoming mountain - with no idea why. Francois Truffaut, Teri Garr, Melinda Dillon and Bob Balaban are among the cast offering able support. The film's finale employs one of the largest sets ever …
Cast:
Richard Dreyfuss as Roy Neary, Francois Truffaut as Claude Lacombe, François Truffaut, Teri Garr as Ronnie Neary, Melinda Dillon as Jillian Guiler, Carl Weathers, Cary Guffrey as Barry Guiler, Cary Guffey, Bob Balaban as David Laughlin, Warren Kemmerling as Wild Bill, Roberts Blossom as Farmer, J Patrick McNamara as Project leader, Philip Dodds, Shawn Bishop, Adrienne Campbell, Justin Dreyfuss, Lance Henriksen, Merrill Connally
Credits:
Steven Spielberg - Scriptwriter, Director, Julia Phillips - Producer
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