First Contact
Oct 01, 1982 · 58m
Director
Robin Anderson, Bob ConnollyOverview
"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 of First Contact
Crew of First Contact
About First Contact
What is First Contact about?
"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…
When was First Contact released?
First Contact was released on October 1, 1982.
How long is First Contact?
First Contact runs 58 minutes.
Who directed First Contact?
First Contact was directed by Robin Anderson and Bob Connolly.
Who is in the cast of First Contact?
The cast of First Contact includes Michael Leahy (Self (Archival Footage)), Daniel Leahy (Self) and James Leahy (Self).