Contact (1985): Cast & Plot
Contact is a 1985 war drama directed by Alan Clarke, starring Sean Chapman as Platoon Commander, John Blundell and Steve Sweeney. It runs 1 hour 8 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 8m (68 min)
- Director
- Alan Clarke
- Original language
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English - Studio
- BBC
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Contact About?
The premise of Contact without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A platoon of British paratroopers on border patrol in South Armagh face a series of tense encounters.
Contact Themes & Keywords
· 34 tags- irish border
- briton
- british soldier
- patrol
- paratrooper
- northern ireland
- ireland
- gun in mouth
- surrender
- anthology
- machine gun
- farmhouse
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- shootout
- binoculars
- radio
- unarmed man killed
- roadblock
- shot to death
- dead soldier
- based on memoir
- night vision
- booby trap
- barracks
- male in a shower
- shower
- british army
- soldier
- helicopter
- countryside
- farmer
- submachine gun
- body bag
- the troubles
- based on true story
Contact Cast & Characters
Sean Chapman leads the cast as Platoon Commander, with John Blundell as Corporal and Steve Sweeney as Smith. Directed by Alan Clarke; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Alan Clarke
- Sean Chapman as Platoon Commander
- John Blundell as Corporal
- Steve Sweeney as Smith
- Graham Fletcher-Cook as Rankin
Also Starring in Contact
· 7 more- Gary Hailes Jones
- Sam Smart
- Steve Fletcher
- Jason Cunliffe
- Ozzie Stevens L/Corporal
- Jem Ahmet
- Dennis Savage
More from Alan Clarke
More films directed by Alan Clarke, best-rated first: Scum, Rita, Sue and Bob Too, The Firm and Elephant.
Contact Plot Summary
What happens in Contact from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Dr. Ellie Arroway works with the SETI program at the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico, dedicating her career to listening for radio emissions from space in the hope of discovering signs of intelligent life. Her path into science began with a love of amateur radio, inspired by her father, whose death years earlier left a lasting influence on her curiosity and determination. The mission she pursues is both a scientific pursuit and a personal quest to connect with something larger than herself.
Full summary
The whole story of Contact, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Contact?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 9
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- Question 9: not answered
Which scientific program does Dr. Ellie Arroway work for at the beginning of the film?
Cars in Contact
3 cars on screen, including the 1964 Austin 1100 MkI Ep. 1.01 and the 1973 Ford Escort 1300E MkI Ep. 1.01.
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1964 Austin 1100 MkI Ep. 1.01 Minor role -
1973 Ford Escort 1300E MkI Ep. 1.01 Minor role -
1971 Morris Marina MkI Ep. 1.01 Minor role
Contact Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Screen Two: Contact” and “接触”.
- Also known as
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- Screen Two: Contact
- 接触
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including '71, Contactee and Nothing Personal.
Contact FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Contact, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Contact?
Contact runs 1 hour 8 minutes (68 minutes).
When was Contact released?
Contact was released on January 6, 1985.
Who directed Contact?
Contact was directed by Alan Clarke.
More films by Alan Clarke Who is in the cast of Contact?
Contact stars Sean Chapman as Platoon Commander, John Blundell as Corporal and Steve Sweeney as Smith, among 11 credited actors.
Does Contact have a post-credit scene?
No. Contact has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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