Close Encounters of the Third Kind

Past Performances

Sat, Feb 1st '25 - 6:30pm


Close Encounters of the Third Kind

Bartell Film Series Classics

Film Classics on the big screen with occasional guest speakers, talkbacks, or just watch a classic! 


“Close Encounters of the Third Kind” – Director’s Cut

Rated PG. 2h 27m

Science fiction adventure about a group of people who attempt to contact alien intelligence. Roy Neary (Richard Dreyfuss) witnesses an unidentified flying object, and even has a “sunburn” from its bright lights to prove it. Roy refuses to accept an explanation for what he saw and is prepared to give up his life to pursue the truth about UFOs.

Directed by Steven Spielberg

Richard Dreyfuss Teri Garr Melinda Dillon With Francois Truffaut as Lacombe

General Seating. Presented on the Drury Stage.

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