First Contact
1982, English. Directed by Robin Anderson & Bob Connolly.
"First Contact" is a 1983 documentary by Bob Connolly and Robin Anderson which recounts the discovery of a flourishing native population in the interior highlands of New Guinea in 1930 in what had been thought to be an uninhabited area. It is based on the book of the same name by the same authors. Inhabitants of the region and surviving members of the Leahy brothers' gold prospecting party recount their astonishment at this unforeseen meeting. The film includes still photographs taken by a member of the expedition and contemporary footage of the island's terrain. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.
- Runtime
- 0h 58m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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- Released
- 1 October 1982
- Country
- Australia, Canada, United States of America
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What comes after First Contact?
Next in the series: Joe Leahy's Neighbors (1988) and Black Harvest (1992).
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First Contact runs 58 minutes (0h 58m).
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First Contact isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like First Contact?
If you liked First Contact, try In the Realms of the Unreal, The Cheshire Murders, Heart of a Dog.
Who directed First Contact?
First Contact (1982) was directed by Robin Anderson and Bob Connolly and stars Michael Leahy, Daniel Leahy, James Leahy.