Making Contact
"Only he can see it. Only he shares its magic. Only he knows the danger."
Originally released in 1985. Making Contact is a science fiction/fantasy film. directed by Roland Emmerich.
Starring Joshua Morrell, Eva Kryll, and Tammy Shields
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 21, 1985
40 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (60 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Centropolis Film Productions
- Pro-ject Filmproduktion
Frequently Asked Questions
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 e...
Who directed Making Contact?
Making Contact was directed by Roland Emmerich.
How long is Making Contact?
Making Contact has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was Making Contact released?
Making Contact was released on November 21, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Making Contact?
The main cast of Making Contact includes Joshua Morrell, Eva Kryll, Tammy Shields, Jan Zierold, Barbara Klein.