First Contact
First Contact (1982) is a documentary drama, directed by Robin Anderson. It stars Michael Leahy and Daniel Leahy. The 58-minute film holds an audience score of 7.1/10.
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What First Contact Is 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.
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What is First Contact 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.
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How long is First Contact?
First Contact runs for 58 minutes (58m).
When did First Contact come out?
First Contact was released in 1982.
Who directed First Contact?
First Contact was directed by Robin Anderson.
Who stars in First Contact?
First Contact stars Michael Leahy, Daniel Leahy, James Leahy.
What is First Contact's rating?
First Contact holds 7.6/10 on IMDb and 7.1/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.
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