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
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)
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"
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
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
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"
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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"
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"
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
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
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
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 |