First Contact (1982): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1982 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1982, First Contact is a dokumentarfilm film directed by Robin Anderson, running about 58 minutes.
What it’s about. "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.
Who’s in it. First Contact stars Michael Leahy as Self (Archival Footage), Daniel Leahy as Self and James Leahy as Self.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, First Contact has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch First Contact page.
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- Where can I watch First Contact (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for First Contact change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is First Contact worth watching?
- First Contact holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy dokumentarfilm. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in First Contact?
- First Contact stars Michael Leahy, Daniel Leahy and James Leahy.
- When was First Contact released?
- First Contact was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 58 minutes.