Making Contact
Joey
“Only he can see it. Only he shares its magic. Only he knows the danger.”
Synopsis
A nine year old boy named Joey, who after the tragic death of his father, begins to experience psychic powers such as allowing him to move inanimate objects with his mind, set things on fire, and even communicate with his dead father. However, not everything is good for Joey as his newly gained powers accidentally awake an evil supernatural force that is contained inside the body of an old ventriloquist's dummy that Joey found in an abandoned house. The supernatural Dummy shows similar powers to Joey's, and soon he puts the lives of everyone near Joey in danger as the evil Dummy has dark plans for Joey's special powers.
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Making Contact (1985) trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-07-31
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 27, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roland Emmerich
- Screenplay & Story
- Roland Emmerich
- Original Score
- Hubert Bartholomae
- Original Title
- Joey
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Centropolis Film Productions, Pro-ject Filmproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roland Emmerich
Roland Emmerich
Hubert Bartholomae
Egon Werdin
Klaus Dittrich
Department Leadership Roster
Roland Emmerich
Director
Egon Werdin
Director of Photography
Roland Emmerich
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Making Contact
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What is Making Contact about?
A nine year old boy named Joey, who after the tragic death of his father, begins to experience psychic powers such as allowing him to move inanimate objects with his mind, set things on fire, and even communicate with his dead father. However, not everything is good for Joey as his newly gained powers accidentally awake an evil supernatural force that is contained inside the body of an old ventriloquist's dummy that Joey found in an abandoned house. The supernatural Dummy shows similar powers to Joey's, and soon he puts the lives of everyone near Joey in danger as the evil Dummy has dark plans for Joey's special powers.
Who directed Making Contact?
Making Contact was directed by Roland Emmerich.
Who stars in Making Contact?
The principal cast of Making Contact includes Joshua Morrell, Eva Kryll, Tammy Shields, Jan Zierold, Barbara Klein.
When was Making Contact released and how long is it?
Making Contact was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Making Contact?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Making Contact was composed by Hubert Bartholomae.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Making Contact?
Making Contact holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).