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Contact is a 1997 American science fiction drama film in Panavision co-produced and directed by Robert Zemeckis, based on the 1985 novel by Carl Sagan.It stars Jodie Foster as Dr. Eleanor "Ellie" Arroway, a SETI scientist who finds evidence of extraterrestrial life and is chosen to make first contact.
Contact is a 1985 hard science fiction novel by American scientist Carl Sagan. It deals with the theme of contact between humanity and a more technologically advanced extraterrestrial life form . It ranked No. 7 on Publishers Weekly ' s 1985 bestseller list .
In 1993, Miller was hired to direct Contact based on the story by Carl Sagan and Ann Druyan. [2] Contact commenced pre-production. Miller cast Jodie Foster in the lead role, approached Ralph Fiennes to play Palmer Joss and also considered casting Linda Hunt as the President of the United States.
Jodie Foster wasn’t planning to be an actress into her 20s, let alone her 60s. “I never thought I'd be an actor when I grew up, and my mom was quite clear about that,” the two-time Oscar ...
Jodie Foster was treated to a surprising reaction from a fellow star as she collected her fifth Golden Globe Award on Sunday (5 January).. The 62-year-old American star won the Best Actress in a ...
There's a new best actress in town! On Sunday, Jan. 5, Jodie Foster won the award for best female actor in a limited or anthology series at the 2025 Golden Globes for her role in True Detective ...
Foster at the premiere of Home for the Holidays (1995) Jodie Foster is an American actress and filmmaker. Regarded as one of the greatest and most accomplished actors of her generation, Foster began her professional career as a child model at age three appearing in a Coppertone commercial.
Alicia Christian "Jodie" Foster (born November 19, 1962) is an American actress and filmmaker. She has received numerous accolades , including two Academy Awards , three BAFTA Awards , four Golden Globe Awards and a Primetime Emmy Award .