Directed by:
Steven SpielbergCinematography:
Vilmos ZsigmondComposer:
John WilliamsCast:
Richard Dreyfuss, François Truffaut, Teri Garr, Melinda Dillon, Bob Balaban, J. Patrick McNamara, Warren J. Kemmerling, Roberts Blossom, Philip Dodds (more)VOD (3)
Plots(1)
Several civilian people are drawn to a remote corner of the US where aliens land in their spaceship and parley with US officials. (official distributor synopsis)
Soundtracks
![Music from Close Encounters of the Third Kind](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w180/files/images/film/soundtracks/covers/164/327/164327852_8d5258.jpg)
Music from Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Label: Pickwick Records
Year: 1978
Country: UK
Format: LP
Notes: Performed by The Interplanetary Sound Workshop & Orchestra.
1. | SIDE A: Main Title And Mountain Visions | John Williams | |
2. | Nocturnal Pursuit | John Williams | |
3. | The Conversation | John Williams | |
4. | "The Appearance Of Visitors (Incl. When You Wish Upon A Star)" | ||
5. | Theme From "Close Encounters Of The Third Kind" | John Williams | |
6. | SIDE B: The Abduction Of Barry | John Williams | |
7. | Resolution And End Title | John Williams | |
8. | Theme From Close Encounters Of The Third Kind | John Williams |
![未知との遭遇のテーマ (Close Encounters of the Third Kind) / スター・ウォーズのテーマ (Star Wars)](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w180/files/images/film/soundtracks/covers/164/327/164327811_225e7b.jpg)
未知との遭遇のテーマ (Close Encounters of the Third Kind) / スター・ウォーズのテーマ (Star Wars)
Label: Philips
Year: 1978
Country: Japan
Format: LP
Length: 05:33
1. | SIDE A: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND: 未知との遭遇のテーマ (Close Encounters Of The Third Kind) | John Williams | 02:52 |
2. | SIDE B: STAR WARS: スター・ウォーズのテーマ (Star Wars) | John Williams | 02:41 |
![Close Encounters of the Third Kind"](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w180/files/images/film/soundtracks/covers/164/327/164327735_079c97.jpg)
Close Encounters of the Third Kind"
Label: Damont
Year: 1978
Country: UK
Format: LP
1. | SIDE A: Part Of The 'Five Tones Movement' Of The Symphonic Suite Of "Close Encounters Of The Third Kind". | John Williams |
![Close Encounters of the Third Kind](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w180/files/images/film/soundtracks/covers/164/327/164327677_a57055.jpg)
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Label: RAK / EMI Electrola
Year: 1978
Country: Germany
Format: LP
Length: 06:17
Notes: Performed by John Cameron.
1. | SIDE A: Close Encounters Of A Third Kind (Disco Version) | John Williams | 03:13 |
2. | SIDE B: NOT IN FILM: Near Miss | 03:04 |
![Close Encounters of the Third Kind](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w180/files/images/film/soundtracks/covers/164/327/164327639_8548c3.jpg)
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Label: Ariola
Year: 1978
Country: Netherlands
Format: LP
Length: 08:25
Notes: Performed by Johan Timman.
1. | SIDE A: Close Encounters Of The Third Kind | John Williams | 04:25 |
2. | SIDE B: NOT IN FILM: For Those Who Want To Have Their Own Close Encounters | 04:00 |
![Theme from "Close Encounters of the Third Kind"](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w180/files/images/film/soundtracks/covers/164/327/164327596_714595.jpg)
Theme from "Close Encounters of the Third Kind"
From the Original Soundtrack Album
Label: Arista
Year: 1978
Country: Germany
Format: LP
Length: 05:39
1. | SIDE A: Theme From "Close Encounters Of The Third Kind" | John Williams | 03:12 |
2. | SIDE B: Nocturnal Pursuit | John Williams | 02:27 |
![Rencontres du Troisième Type](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w180/files/images/film/soundtracks/covers/164/327/164327569_eb71ad.jpg)
Rencontres du Troisième Type
Bande Sonore Originale du Film
Label: Arista
Year: 1978
Country: France
Format: LP
Length: 05:44
1. | SIDE A: Thème Du Film "Rencontres Du Troisième Type" (Close Encounters Of The Third Kind) | John Williams | 03:10 |
2. | SIDE B: Nocturnal Pursuit | John Williams | 02:34 |
![Rencontres du Troisieme Type](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w180/files/images/film/soundtracks/covers/164/043/164043436_4ccb30.jpg)
Rencontres du Troisieme Type
Bande Originale du Film
Label: Arista
Year: 1978
Country: France
Format: LP
Length: 40:46
1. | SIDE A: Main Title And Mountain Visitors | John Williams | 03:22 |
2. | Nocturnal Pursuit | John Williams | 02:34 |
3. | The Abduction Of Barry | John Williams | 04:32 |
4. | I Can't Believe It's Real | John Williams | 03:15 |
5. | Climbing Devil's Tower | John Williams | 02:10 |
6. | The Arrival Of Sky Harbor | John Williams | 04:31 |
7. | SIDE B: Night Siege | John Williams | 06:22 |
8. | The Conversation | John Williams | 02:21 |
9. | The Appearance Of The Visitors | John Williams | 04:49 |
10. | Resolution And End Title | John Williams | 06:50 |
![Encuentros en la Tercera Fase](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w180/files/images/film/soundtracks/covers/164/043/164043428_e8d638.jpg)
Encuentros en la Tercera Fase
Banda Sonora Original do Filme
Label: Arista
Year: 1978
Country: Spain
Format: LP
Length: 44:01
1. | SIDE A: Tema Principal Y Visiones De Montañas | John Williams | 03:22 |
2. | Persecucion Nocturna | John Williams | 03:24 |
3. | El Secuestro De Barry | John Williams | 03:42 |
4. | No Puedo Creer Que Es Verdad | John Williams | 03:15 |
5. | Trepando La Torre Del Diablo | John Williams | 02:10 |
6. | La Llegada Del Muelle Espacial | John Williams | 04:31 |
7. | SIDE B: Batalla Nocturna | John Williams | 06:22 |
8. | La Conversacion | John Williams | 02:21 |
9. | La Aparicion De Los Visitantes | John Williams | 04:49 |
10. | Resolucion Y Titulo Final | John Williams | 06:50 |
1. | SIDE C: Tema De Encuentros En La Tercera Fase | John Williams | 03:15 |
2. | SIDE D: Persecución Nocturna | John Williams |
![Incontri rav Vicinati del Terzo Tipo](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w180/files/images/film/soundtracks/covers/164/043/164043366_653add.jpg)
Incontri rav Vicinati del Terzo Tipo
Colonna Sonora Originale
Label: Arista
Year: 1978
Country: Italy
Format: LP
Length: 40:46
1. | SIDE A: Main Title And Mountain Visions | John Williams | 03:22 |
2. | Nocturnal Pursuit | John Williams | 02:34 |
3. | The Abduction Of Barry | John Williams | 04:32 |
4. | I Can't Believe It's Real | John Williams | 03:15 |
5. | Climbing Devil's Tower | John Williams | 02:10 |
6. | The Arrival Of Sky Harbor | John Williams | 04:31 |
7. | SIDE B: Night Seige | John Williams | 06:22 |
8. | The Conversation | John Williams | 02:21 |
9. | The Appearance Of The Visitors | John Williams | 04:49 |
10. | Resolution And End Title | John Williams | 06:50 |
![Rencontres du Troisième Type](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w180/files/images/film/soundtracks/covers/164/329/164329592_cd5867.jpg)
Rencontres du Troisième Type
Label: RCA Victor
Year: 1977
Country: France
Format: LP
Length: 04:51
Notes: Performed by MECO.
1. | SIDE A: Theme From Close Encounters (Thème Principal De "Rencontres Du Troisième Type") | John Williams | 02:59 |
2. | SIDE B: NOT IN FILM: Roman Nights | 01:52 |
![Theme from Close Encounters / Roman Nights](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w180/files/images/film/soundtracks/covers/164/329/164329579_9a3b6a.jpg)
Theme from Close Encounters / Roman Nights
Label: RCA Victor
Year: 1977
Country: Italy
Format: LP
Length: 04:51
Notes: Performed by MECO.
1. | SIDE A: Theme From Close Encounters | John Williams | 02:59 |
2. | SIDE B: NOT IN FILM: Roman Nights | 01:52 |
![Music from Close Encounters of the Third Kind](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w180/files/images/film/soundtracks/covers/164/327/164327893_2115b7.jpg)
Music from Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Label: Music World
Year: 1977
Country: New Zealand
Format: LP
1. | SIDE A: Main Title And Mountain Visions | John Williams | |
2. | Nocturnal Pursuit | John Williams | |
3. | The Conversation | John Williams | |
4. | "The Appearance Of Visitors (When You Wish Upon A Star: Interpolated)" | ||
5. | Theme From "Close Encounters Of The Third Kind" | John Williams | |
6. | SIDE B: The Abduction Of Barry | John Williams | |
7. | Resolution And End Title | John Williams | |
8. | Theme From "Close Encounters Of The Third Kind" | John Williams |
![Music from Close Encounters of the Third Kind](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w180/files/images/film/soundtracks/covers/164/327/164327800_2daaac.jpg)
Music from Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Label: Musicor Records
Year: 1977
Country: USA
Format: LP
Notes: Performed by The Electric Moog Orchestra.
1. | SIDE A: Main Title And Mountain Visions | John Williams | |
2. | Nocturnal Pursuit | John Williams | |
3. | The Abduction Of Barry | John Williams | |
4. | The Arrival Of Sky Harbor | John Williams | |
5. | NOT IN FILM: Galactic Force | ||
6. | SIDE B: The Conversation | John Williams | |
7. | The Appearance Of The Visitors | John Williams | |
8. | Resolution And End Title | John Williams | |
9. | NOT IN FILM: Space Symphony |
![Theme from "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" / Nocturnal Pursuit](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w180/files/images/film/soundtracks/covers/164/327/164327625_975e02.jpg)
Theme from "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" / Nocturnal Pursuit
Label: Arista
Year: 1977
Country: Japan
Format: LP
1. | SIDE A: Theme From "Close Encounters Of The Third Kind" | John Williams | |
2. | SIDE B: Nocturnal Pursuit | John Williams |
![Theme from "Close Encounters of the Third Kind"](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w180/files/images/film/soundtracks/covers/164/327/164327568_920e3a.jpg)
Theme from "Close Encounters of the Third Kind"
From the Original Soundtrack Album
Label: Arista
Year: 1977
Country: Netherlands
Format: LP
Length: 05:47
1. | SIDE A: Theme From "Close Encounters Of The Third Kind" | John Williams | 03:13 |
2. | SIDE B: Nocturnal Pursuit | John Williams | 02:34 |
![Theme from "Close Encounters of the Third Kind"](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w180/files/images/film/soundtracks/covers/164/327/164327559_db7b66.jpg)
Theme from "Close Encounters of the Third Kind"
From the Original Soundtrack Album
Label: Arista
Year: 1977
Country: USA
Format: LP
Length: 05:47
1. | SIDE A: Theme From "Close Encounters Of The Third Kind" | John Williams | 03:13 |
2. | SIDE B: Nocturnal Pursuit | John Williams | 02:34 |
![Encuentros Cercanos del Tercer Tipo](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w180/files/images/film/soundtracks/covers/164/043/164043438_7d8945.jpg)
Encuentros Cercanos del Tercer Tipo
Banda Original de Sonido de la Pelicula
Label: Arista
Year: 1977
Country: Argentina
Format: LP
Length: 40:46
1. | SIDE A: Titulo Principal Y Visiones De La Montaña (Main Title And Mountain Visions) | John Williams | 03:22 |
2. | Persecucion Nocturna (Nocturnal Pursuit) | John Williams | 02:34 |
3. | El Secuestro De Barry (The Abduction Of Barry) | John Williams | 04:32 |
4. | Bi Oyedi Creerlo Es Real (I Can't Believe It's Real) | John Williams | 03:15 |
5. | Trepando La Torre Del Diablo (Climbing Devil's Tower) | John Williams | 02:10 |
6. | El Arribo De Sky Harbor (The Arrival Of Sky Harbor) | John Williams | 04:31 |
7. | SIDE B: Sitio Nocturno (Night Seige) | John Williams | 06:22 |
8. | La Conversacoin (The Conversation) | John Williams | 02:21 |
9. | La Aparicion De Los Visitantes (The Appearance Of The Visitors) | John Williams | 04:49 |
10. | Resolucion Y Titulo Final (Resolution And End Title) | John Williams | 06:50 |
![Close Encounters of the Third Kind](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w180/files/images/film/soundtracks/covers/164/043/164043365_3e4a61.jpg)
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Label: Arista
Year: 1977
Country: Brazil
Format: LP
Length: 40:46
1. | SIDE A: Main Title And Mountain Visions | John Williams | 03:22 |
2. | Nocturnal Pursuit | John Williams | 02:34 |
3. | The Abduction Of Barry | John Williams | 04:32 |
4. | I Can't Believe It's Real | John Williams | 03:15 |
5. | Climbing Devil's Tower | John Williams | 02:10 |
6. | The Arrival Of Sky Harbor | John Williams | 04:31 |
7. | SIDE B: Night Seige | John Williams | 06:22 |
8. | The Conversation | John Williams | 02:21 |
9. | The Appearance Of The Visitors | John Williams | 04:49 |
10. | Resolution And End Title | John Williams | 06:50 |
![Close Encounters of the Third Kind](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w180/files/images/film/soundtracks/covers/164/043/164043361_f1af82.jpg)
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Label: Arista
Year: 1977
Country: USA
Format: LP
Length: 40:46
1. | SIDE A: Main Title And Mountain Visions | John Williams | 03:22 |
2. | Nocturnal Pursuit | John Williams | 02:34 |
3. | The Abduction Of Barry | John Williams | 04:32 |
4. | I Can't Believe It's Real | John Williams | 03:15 |
5. | Climbing Devil's Tower | John Williams | 02:10 |
6. | The Arrival Of Sky Harbor | John Williams | 04:31 |
7. | SIDE B: Night Seige | John Williams | 06:22 |
8. | The Conversation | John Williams | 02:21 |
9. | The Appearance Of The Visitors | John Williams | 04:49 |
10. | Resolution And End Title | John Williams | 06:50 |