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First Contact

6.8/ 10IMDb7.65
198258m

Overview

"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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Top-billed cast

  • DDaniel Leahy
  • JJames Leahy
  • MMichael Leahy

Crew

Producers
Robin Anderson, Bob Connolly
Production
Arundel Productions

Frequently asked questions

What is First Contact rated?

First Contact has an audience rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 5 votes.

Who directed First Contact?

First Contact was directed by Robin Anderson, Bob Connolly.

When was First Contact released?

First Contact was released in 1982.