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Close Encounters of the Third Kind

Plot: After an encounter with UFOs, an electricity linesman feels undeniably drawn to an isolated area in the wilderness where something spectacular is about to happen.
Release Date: Wednesday, December 14 1977
46 years ago
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Portrait of Richard DreyfussRichard Dreyfuss
Richard Dreyfuss was
30 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Roy Neary'.
Wed, Oct 29 1947
Portrait of François TruffautFrançois Truffaut
François Truffaut was
45 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Claude Lacombe'.
Sat, Feb 06 1932 –
Sun, Oct 21 1984
Portrait of Teri GarrTeri Garr
Teri Garr was
33 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Ronnie Neary'.
Mon, Dec 11 1944 –
Tue, Oct 29 2024
Portrait of Melinda DillonMelinda Dillon
Melinda Dillon was
38 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Jillian Guiler'.
Fri, Oct 13 1939 –
Mon, Jan 09 2023
Portrait of Bob BalabanBob Balaban
Bob Balaban was
32 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'David Laughlin'.
Thu, Aug 16 1945
Portrait of J. Patrick McNamaraJ. Patrick McNamara
J. Patrick McNamara was
35 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Project Leader'.
Fri, Oct 30 1942 –
Mon, Jan 02 2023
Portrait of Warren J. KemmerlingWarren J. Kemmerling
Warren J. Kemmerling was
53 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Wild Bill'.
Fri, Jan 04 1924 –
Mon, Jan 03 2005
Portrait of Roberts BlossomRoberts Blossom
Roberts Blossom was
53 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Farmer'.
Tue, Mar 25 1924 –
Fri, Jul 08 2011
Portrait of Phil DoddsPhil Dodds
Phil Dodds was
>> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'ARP Musician'.
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Portrait of Cary GuffeyCary Guffey
Cary Guffey was
5 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Barry Guiler'.
Wed, May 10 1972
Portrait of Shawn BishopShawn Bishop
Shawn Bishop was
>> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Brad Neary'.
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Portrait of Adrienne CampbellAdrienne Campbell
Adrienne Campbell was
>> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Sylvia Neary'.
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Portrait of Justin DreyfussJustin Dreyfuss
Justin Dreyfuss was
8 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Toby Neary'.
Thu, Jul 03 1969
Portrait of Lance HenriksenLance Henriksen
Lance Henriksen was
37 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Robert'.
Sun, May 05 1940
Portrait of Merrill ConnallyMerrill Connally
Merrill Connally was
56 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Team Leader'.
Sat, Apr 09 1921 –
Tue, Sep 04 2001
Portrait of Amy DouglassAmy Douglass
Amy Douglass was
74 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Implantee'.
Sun, Dec 21 1902 –
Wed, Mar 05 1980
Portrait of Gene DynarskiGene Dynarski
Gene Dynarski was
45 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Ike'.
Tue, Sep 13 1932 –
Thu, Feb 27 2020
Portrait of Carl WeathersCarl Weathers
Carl Weathers was
29 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Military Policeman'.
Wed, Jan 14 1948 –
Thu, Feb 01 2024
Portrait of Norman BartoldNorman Bartold
Norman Bartold was
49 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Norman Bartold'.
Mon, Aug 06 1928 –
Sat, May 28 1994
Portrait of F.J. O'NeilF.J. O'Neil
F.J. O'Neil was
>> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'ARP Project Member'.
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Portrait of Hal BarwoodHal Barwood
Hal Barwood was
>> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Returnee #2 Flt. 19'.
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Portrait of Matthew RobbinsMatthew Robbins
Matthew Robbins was
32 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Returnee #3 Flt. 19'.
Sun, Jul 15 1945
Portrait of Gene RaderGene Rader
Gene Rader was
>> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Hawker'.
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Portrait of Daniel NunezDaniel Nunez
Daniel Nunez was
>> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Federale'.
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Portrait of Chuy FrancoChuy Franco
Chuy Franco was
>> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Federale'.
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Portrait of Luis ContrerasLuis Contreras
Luis Contreras was
27 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Federale'.
Mon, Sep 18 1950 –
Sun, Jun 20 2004
Portrait of Galen ThompsonGalen Thompson
Galen Thompson was
>> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Special Forces'.
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Portrait of John Dennis JohnstonJohn Dennis Johnston
John Dennis Johnston was
27 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Special Forces'.
Sun, May 14 1950
Portrait of Robert BroylesRobert Broyles
Robert Broyles was
44 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Dirty Tricks #3'.
Fri, Jan 20 1933 –
Sat, Feb 12 2011
Portrait of George DiCenzoGeorge DiCenzo
George DiCenzo was
37 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Major Benchley'.
Sun, Apr 21 1940 –
Mon, Aug 09 2010
Portrait of Alexander LockwoodAlexander Lockwood
Alexander Lockwood was
75 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Implantee'.
Mon, May 05 1902 –
Thu, Jan 25 1990
Portrait of Josef SommerJosef Sommer
Josef Sommer was
43 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Larry Butler'.
Tue, Jun 26 1934
Portrait of Bill ThurmanBill Thurman
Bill Thurman was
57 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Air Traffic'.
Thu, Nov 04 1920 –
Thu, Apr 13 1995
Portrait of James KeaneJames Keane
James Keane was
25 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Radio Telescope Team'.
Fri, Sep 26 1952
Portrait of Philip DoddsPhilip Dodds
Philip Dodds was
>> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Jean Claude'.
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Portrait of Mary GafreyMary Gafrey
Mary Gafrey was
>> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Mrs. Harris'.
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Portrait of Michael J. DyerMichael J. Dyer
Michael J. Dyer was
>> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Himself'.
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Portrait of Roger ErnestRoger Ernest
Roger Ernest was
>> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Highway Patrolman'.
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Portrait of Randy HermannRandy Hermann
Randy Hermann was
>> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Returnee #1 Flt. 19'.
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Portrait of David AndersonDavid Anderson
David Anderson was
>> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Air Traffic Controller'.
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Portrait of Richard L. HawkinsRichard L. Hawkins
Richard L. Hawkins was
>> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Air Traffic Controller'.
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Portrait of Craig ShreeveCraig Shreeve
Craig Shreeve was
>> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Air Traffic'.
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Portrait of Roy E. RichardsRoy E. Richards
Roy E. Richards was
>> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Air East Pilot'.
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Portrait of Eumenio BlancoEumenio Blanco
Eumenio Blanco was
86 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Federale'.
Fri, Jan 09 1891 –
Fri, Mar 09 1984
Portrait of Dennis McMullenDennis McMullen
Dennis McMullen was
>> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Radio Telescope Team'.
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Portrait of Cy YoungCy Young
Cy Young was
>> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Radio Telescope Team'.
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Portrait of Tom HowardTom Howard
Tom Howard was
>> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Radio Telescope Team'.
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Portrait of Richard StuartRichard Stuart
Richard Stuart was
>> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Truck Dispatcher'.
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Portrait of Bob WestmorelandBob Westmoreland
Bob Westmoreland was
42 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Load Dispatcher'.
Fri, Aug 30 1935 –
Tue, Oct 06 2009
Portrait of Matt EmeryMatt Emery
Matt Emery was
>> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Support Leader'.
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Portrait of John EwingJohn Ewing
John Ewing was
>> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Dirty Tricks #1'.
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Portrait of Kirk RaymondKirk Raymond
Kirk Raymond was
>> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Dirty Tricks #4'.
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Portrait of Keith AtkinsonKeith Atkinson
Keith Atkinson was
>> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Dirty Tricks #2'.
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Portrait of Monty JordanMonty Jordan
Monty Jordan was
>> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Special Forces Commander / Helicopter Pilot (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Basil HoffmanBasil Hoffman
Basil Hoffman was
39 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Longly (uncredited)'.
Tue, Jan 18 1938 –
Fri, Sep 17 2021
Portrait of Stephen PowersStephen Powers
Stephen Powers was
>> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'UN Observer (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of J. Allen HynekJ. Allen Hynek
J. Allen Hynek was
67 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Man Smoking Pipe at Landing Site (uncredited)'.
Sun, May 01 1910 –
Sun, Apr 27 1986
Portrait of Howard K. SmithHoward K. Smith
Howard K. Smith was
63 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Howard K. Smith (uncredited)'.
Tue, May 12 1914 –
Fri, Feb 15 2002

Crew

Portrait of Steven SpielbergSteven Spielberg
Steven Spielberg was
30 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Director, Writer'
Wed, Dec 18 1946
Portrait of Vilmos ZsigmondVilmos Zsigmond
Vilmos Zsigmond was
47 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Director of Photography'
Mon, Jun 16 1930 –
Fri, Jan 01 2016
Portrait of Charles MyersCharles Myers
Charles Myers was
38 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Assistant Director'
Mon, Jan 09 1939 –
Sun, Feb 12 1995
Portrait of Jim BloomJim Bloom
Jim Bloom was
>> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Second Assistant Director'
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Portrait of Steven PosterSteven Poster
Steven Poster was
33 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Second Unit Director of Photography'
Wed, Mar 01 1944
Portrait of John A. AlonzoJohn A. Alonzo
John A. Alonzo was
43 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Additional Director of Photography'
Tue, Jun 12 1934 –
Tue, Mar 13 2001
Portrait of László KovácsLászló Kovács
László Kovács was
44 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Additional Director of Photography'
Sun, May 14 1933 –
Sun, Jul 22 2007
Portrait of Richard YuricichRichard Yuricich
Richard Yuricich was
>> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'VFX Director of Photography'
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Portrait of Douglas TrumbullDouglas Trumbull
Douglas Trumbull was
35 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Visual Effects Director'
Wed, Apr 08 1942 –
Mon, Feb 07 2022
Portrait of Hal BarwoodHal Barwood
Hal Barwood was
>> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Writer'
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Portrait of Jerry BelsonJerry Belson
Jerry Belson was
39 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Writer'
Fri, Jul 08 1938 –
Tue, Oct 10 2006
Portrait of John HillJohn Hill
John Hill was
>> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Writer'
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Portrait of Matthew RobbinsMatthew Robbins
Matthew Robbins was
32 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Writer'
Sun, Jul 15 1945
Portrait of Clark L. PaylowClark L. Paylow
Clark L. Paylow was
58 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Producer'
Mon, Dec 16 1918 –
Wed, Sep 25 1985
Portrait of Julia PhillipsJulia Phillips
Julia Phillips was
33 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Producer'
Fri, Apr 07 1944 –
Tue, Jan 01 2002
Portrait of Michael PhillipsMichael Phillips
Michael Phillips was
>> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Producer'
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Portrait of Michael KahnMichael Kahn
Michael Kahn was
42 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Editor'
Sun, Dec 08 1935
Portrait of Jack SchraderJack Schrader
Jack Schrader was
>> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Supervising Dialogue Editor'
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Portrait of Kenneth WannbergKenneth Wannberg
Kenneth Wannberg was
47 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Music Editor'
Mon, Jun 30 1930 –
Wed, Jan 26 2022
Portrait of Frank E. WarnerFrank E. Warner
Frank E. Warner was
>> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Supervising Sound Effects Editor'
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Portrait of John WilliamsJohn Williams
John Williams was
45 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Original Music Composer'
Mon, Feb 08 1932
Portrait of Jerry BrutscheJerry Brutsche
Jerry Brutsche was
38 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Stunt Driver'
Tue, Jan 31 1939
Portrait of Buddy Joe HookerBuddy Joe Hooker
Buddy Joe Hooker was
35 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Stunt Coordinator'
Sat, May 30 1942
Portrait of Shari RhodesShari Rhodes
Shari Rhodes was
39 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Casting'
Thu, Jul 14 1938 –
Sun, Dec 20 2009
Portrait of Juliet TaylorJuliet Taylor
Juliet Taylor was
>> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Casting'
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Portrait of Craig R. BaxleyCraig R. Baxley
Craig R. Baxley was
28 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Stunt Driver'
Thu, Oct 20 1949
Portrait of Bobby BassBobby Bass
Bobby Bass was
41 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Stunts'
Thu, Aug 06 1936 –
Wed, Nov 07 2001
Portrait of Nick McLeanNick McLean
Nick McLean was
>> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Camera Operator'
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Portrait of Jeannie EpperJeannie Epper
Jeannie Epper was
36 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Stunts'
Mon, Jan 27 1941 –
Sun, May 05 2024
Portrait of Monty JordanMonty Jordan
Monty Jordan was
>> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Utility Stunts'
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Portrait of Robert KnudsonRobert Knudson
Robert Knudson was
52 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Sound Re-Recording Mixer'
Tue, Sep 29 1925 –
Sat, Jan 21 2006
Portrait of Charlsie BryantCharlsie Bryant
Charlsie Bryant was
60 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Script Supervisor'
Sun, Jan 21 1917 –
Wed, Nov 29 1978
Portrait of Denny ArnoldDenny Arnold
Denny Arnold was
43 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Stunts'
Wed, Oct 24 1934 –
Mon, Dec 31 2001
Portrait of J. Allen HynekJ. Allen Hynek
J. Allen Hynek was
67 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Production Consultant'
Sun, May 01 1910 –
Sun, Apr 27 1986
Portrait of Henry KingiHenry Kingi
Henry Kingi was
34 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Stunt Driver'
Thu, Dec 02 1943
Portrait of Dan PerriDan Perri
Dan Perri was
32 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Title Designer'
Sat, Aug 11 1945
Portrait of George JensonGeorge Jenson
George Jenson was
>> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Production Illustrator'
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Portrait of Don MacDougallDon MacDougall
Don MacDougall was
>> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Sound Re-Recording Mixer'
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Portrait of Daniel A. LominoDaniel A. Lomino
Daniel A. Lomino was
>> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Art Direction'
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Portrait of Richard OswaldRichard Oswald
Richard Oswald was
>> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Sound'
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Portrait of Joe AlvesJoe Alves
Joe Alves was
41 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Production Design'
Thu, May 21 1936
Portrait of Peter SorelPeter Sorel
Peter Sorel was
>> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Still Photographer'
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Portrait of Melvin JonesMelvin Jones
Melvin Jones was
>> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Stunts'
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Portrait of Carlo RambaldiCarlo Rambaldi
Carlo Rambaldi was
52 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Visual Effects'
Tue, Sep 15 1925 –
Fri, Aug 10 2012
Portrait of Harry MoreauHarry Moreau
Harry Moreau was
>> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Animation'
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Portrait of Edie PandaEdie Panda
Edie Panda was
>> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Hairdresser'
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Portrait of Phil AbramsonPhil Abramson
Phil Abramson was
44 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Set Decoration'
Mon, Mar 13 1933 –
Sun, Jul 05 1987
Portrait of Robert SwartheRobert Swarthe
Robert Swarthe was
>> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Animation Supervisor'
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Portrait of Bob WestmorelandBob Westmoreland
Bob Westmoreland was
42 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Makeup Supervisor'
Fri, Aug 30 1935 –
Tue, Oct 06 2009
Portrait of Joe O'HarJoe O'Har
Joe O'Har was
>> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Location Manager'
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Portrait of Sam GordonSam Gordon
Sam Gordon was
64 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Property Master'
Wed, Oct 22 1913 –
Wed, Mar 12 2008
Portrait of Stephen PowersStephen Powers
Stephen Powers was
>> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Stunts'
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Portrait of Jim CoeJim Coe
Jim Coe was
>> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Still Photographer'
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Portrait of Al EbnerAl Ebner
Al Ebner was
>> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Publicist'
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Portrait of Earl GilbertEarl Gilbert
Earl Gilbert was
>> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Gaffer'
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Portrait of Bill ParksBill Parks
Bill Parks was
62 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Construction Manager'
Sun, Apr 18 1915 –
Wed, Sep 21 2005
Portrait of Stephen KatzStephen Katz
Stephen Katz was
>> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Sound Supervisor'
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Portrait of Peggy RossonPeggy Rosson
Peggy Rosson was
>> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Production Accountant'
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Portrait of Joyce GoldbergJoyce Goldberg
Joyce Goldberg was
>> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Production Secretary'
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Portrait of Carol Bidault de L'IsleCarol Bidault de L'Isle
Carol Bidault de L'Isle was
>> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Production Assistant'
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Portrait of Gail SiemersGail Siemers
Gail Siemers was
>> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Production Secretary'
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Portrait of Pete TurnerPete Turner
Pete Turner was
>> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Still Photographer'
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Portrait of Murray WeissmanMurray Weissman
Murray Weissman was
>> in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Publicist'
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