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Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)

Close Encounters of the Third Kind is a film from 1977, directed by Steven Spielberg.

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Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)
Year
1977
Released
November 16, 1977
Genres
Drama, Adventure, Thriller, Science fiction
Countries
United States
Original language
English
Director
Steven Spielberg
Writer
Steven Spielberg, Paul Schrader
Awards
3

Plot

Close Encounters of the Third Kind is a 1977 American science fiction drama film written and directed by Steven Spielberg, starring Richard Dreyfuss, Melinda Dillon, Teri Garr, Bob Balaban, Cary Guffey, and François Truffaut.

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Frequently asked questions

Who directed Close Encounters of the Third Kind?

Close Encounters of the Third Kind was directed by Steven Spielberg.

When was Close Encounters of the Third Kind released?

Close Encounters of the Third Kind was first released on November 16, 1977.

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