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  • First Contact (1982)
  • 58 min | Documentary
First Contact (1982)
58 min | Documentary
In 1930, Mick Leahy and his brothers explored previous uncharted territory in Papua New Guinea in search of gold. While there, they encountered previously uncontacted native tribes and recorded their experiences.
Directors
Robin Anderson | Bob Connolly (co-director)
Producers
Robin Anderson (producer) | Bob Connolly (producer)
Composer
Ron Carpenter
Cinematographers
Dennis O'Rourke | Tony Wilson
Editors
Martyn Down | Stewart Young
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Updated Oct 31, 1982
Release date
Mar 1984 (United States)
Awards
Nominated for 1 Oscar Award. Another 1 win & 2 nominations

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4 cast members
Name Known for
Richard Oxenburgh primary photo
Richard Oxenburgh
Self - Narrator Self - Narrator   See fewer
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Daniel Leahy primary photo
Daniel Leahy
Self (uncredited) Self (uncredited)   See fewer
Mick Leahy primary photo
Mick Leahy
Self (uncredited) Self (uncredited)   See fewer
James Taylor primary photo
James Taylor
Self (uncredited) Self (uncredited)   See fewer
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