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First Contact
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First Contact

7.1/10 (7)
·1982· 58 min
Documentary

Director: Robin Anderson

"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.

Cast

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Michael Leahy

Self (Archival Footage)

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Daniel Leahy

Self

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James Leahy

Self

In brief

First Contact (1982) is a documentary film. With an average rating of 7.1/10 from 7 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 58min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.

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First Contact runs 58 minutes (58min).

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First Contact has an average rating of 7.1/10 based on 7 viewer votes on TMDB.

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First Contact was released in 1982.

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