Movie

First Contact

★ 7.1(7)198258m

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Good to know

Director: Robin Anderson, Bob Connolly
Release date: 1982-10-01
Runtime: 58m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Australia
Studio: Arundel Productions
Part of: The Highlands Trilogy

About First Contact

First Contact is a 1982 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Robin Anderson and Bob Connolly, starring Michael Leahy, Daniel Leahy and James Leahy. It has a runtime of 58 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 7 viewers. Below you can see where to watch First Contact in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

"First Contact" is a 1983 documentary by Bob Connolly and Robin Anderson which recounts the discovery of a flourishing native population in the interior highlands of New Guinea in 1930 in what had been thought to be an uninhabited area. It is based on the book of the same name by the same authors. Inhabitants of the region and surviving members of the Leahy brothers' gold prospecting party recount their astonishment at this unforeseen meeting. The film includes still photographs taken by a member of the expedition and contemporary footage of the island's terrain. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.

Cast

Michael Leahy

Self (Archival Footage)

Daniel Leahy

Self

James Leahy

Self

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch First Contact in Canada?+

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How long is First Contact?+

First Contact has a runtime of 58 minutes (58 minutes).

Who stars in First Contact?+

First Contact stars Michael Leahy, Daniel Leahy and James Leahy.

When did First Contact come out?+

First Contact is a 1982 movie directed by Robin Anderson and Bob Connolly.

What genre is First Contact?+

First Contact is Documentary film.

Who directed First Contact?+

First Contact was directed by Robin Anderson and Bob Connolly.