First Encounter
Synopsis
The Earthship ISS Galant Fox, while heading back home to earth, encounters an alien spacecraft adrift in deep space. When efforts to establish communication fail, the crew boards the mysterious ship. Their discovery of it's inhabitants, a crew of alien creatures locked in a defective suspended animation system, sparks fierce disagreements among the crew over whether or not to resuscitate the aliens.
Top Cast
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Roddy Piper
Lieutenant Edward Ganz
Trevor Goddard
Captain Ramsey Travis
Stacie Randall
Commander Morgan Lopez
Holly Fields
Lieutenant Rebecca Poole
Veronica Bird
Lieutenant Maria Souza
Gage Sheridan
Lieutenant Commander Linda Benson
Redge Mahaffey
Lieutenant Commander "Doc" MacFee
A.T. Smith
President Ryan
Nancy Daly
Baba Moore
Liz Noone
Dr. Greene
Tara-Beth Conolly
TV Reporter
Michael Davis
Chief Wilson
Thomas Willeford
Reporter
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 7, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Redge Mahaffey
- Screenplay & Story
- Redge Mahaffey
- Original Title
- First Encounter
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Redge Mahaffey
Redge Mahaffey
Department Leadership Roster
Redge Mahaffey
Director
Redge Mahaffey
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About First Encounter
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is First Encounter about?
The Earthship ISS Galant Fox, while heading back home to earth, encounters an alien spacecraft adrift in deep space. When efforts to establish communication fail, the crew boards the mysterious ship. Their discovery of it's inhabitants, a crew of alien creatures locked in a defective suspended animation system, sparks fierce disagreements among the crew over whether or not to resuscitate the aliens.
Who directed First Encounter?
First Encounter was directed by Redge Mahaffey.
Who stars in First Encounter?
The principal cast of First Encounter includes Roddy Piper, Trevor Goddard, Stacie Randall, Holly Fields, Veronica Bird.
When was First Encounter released and how long is it?
First Encounter was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.