Making Contact (1985): Cast & Ratings
Making Contact is a 1985 action horror film directed by Roland Emmerich, starring Jerry Hall, Eva Kryll and Barbara Klein. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes. IMDb users rate it 4.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- Roland Emmerich
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Kino Lorber
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Making Contact About?
The premise of Making Contact without spoilers.
A young boy longing for connection finds his life changed when he discovers a unique toy phone. The device allows him to communicate with his deceased father, offering comfort and sparking a journey of discovery. As he interacts with his father, he begins to uncover hidden truths about his own extraordinary abilities and the mysteries surrounding his family.
Making Contact Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- character name as title
- ventriloquist dummy
- telephone
- little boy
- funeral
- evil doll
- telekinesis
- reference to darth vader
- possessed doll
- object possessed by a demon
- levitation
- toy comes to life
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- toy possessed by a demon
- doll possessed by a demon
- psychokinesis
- spirit world
- contacting spirits
- giant cheeseburger
- child protagonist
- young boy
- dream logic
- reference to star wars
- reference to disney
- reference to steven spielberg
- star wars toy
- toy tank
- toy robot
- bullying
- grieving son
- death of protagonist
- back from the dead
- female paranormal investigator
- little sister
- good versus evil
- benevolent spirit
- the other side
- afterlife
- ghost dimension
- evil toy
- school bullying
- school bully
- killer doll
- supernatural power
- paranormal investigator
- family relationships
- young
- boy
- toy
- electrokinesis
- pyrokinesis
Making Contact Cast
Jerry Hall leads the cast, with Eva Kryll and Barbara Klein. Directed by Roland Emmerich; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Roland Emmerich
Also Starring in Making Contact
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Making Contact Reviews & Ratings
IMDb users rate Making Contact 4.7/10.
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IMDb 4.7 /10
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TMDB 56% User score
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Making Contact Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Making Contact Trailer 1986
Cars in Making Contact
32 cars on screen, including the 1977 Cadillac Fleetwood Limousine and the 1958 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible.
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1977 Cadillac Fleetwood Limousine Important role -
1958 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Important role -
1959 Porsche 356 A Convertible D Important role -
1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500 Important role
Making Contact Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “El secreto de Joey” and “Вступая в контакт”.
- Also known as
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- El secreto de Joey
- Вступая в контакт
- Joey - Una storia meravigliosa
- 幻海凶灵
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Making Contact FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Making Contact, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Making Contact?
Making Contact runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was Making Contact released?
Making Contact was released on November 1, 1985.
Who directed Making Contact?
Making Contact was directed by Roland Emmerich.
More films by Roland Emmerich Who is in the cast of Making Contact?
Making Contact stars Jerry Hall, Eva Kryll and Barbara Klein, among 10 credited actors.
How is Making Contact rated?
Making Contact has 4.7/10 on IMDb and 56% on TMDB.
Does Making Contact have a post-credit scene?
No. Making Contact has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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