Name: Contact
Genre: Drama, War
Released: 1992-01-01
Duration: 30 min
Cast: Elias Koteas, Brad Pitt, J.T. Walsh

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An American soldier and an Arab soldier confront each other during wartime in the desert, each hoping to kill the other. But in order to survive, they must lay down their arms and cooperate.

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Chamber War Drama
Enemy-to-Ally Tension
Survival Cooperation
Cultural Clash & Understanding
Psychological Warfare
Minimalist Setting
Dialogue-Driven Narrative
Moral Ambiguity
Humanizing the Enemy

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Directed by: Jonathan Darby
Written by: Jonathan Darby
Produced by: Jana Sue Memel, Laura Stuart, Bob Degus
Music by: Mark Chait

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Facts

January 1, 1992 · 30 min · Violence, Strong Language

Released: January 1, 1992
Runtime: 30 min
Content: Violence, Strong Language
Genres: Drama, War
Original language: English
Made in: United States

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Due to the Dead, Extremely Short Timespan, Face Framed in Shadow +8

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Extremely Short Timespan
Face Framed in Shadow
Fatal Family Photo
Heartbeat Soundtrack
Hiding Behind the Language Barrier
Kirk's Rock
Mexican Standoff
Minimalist Cast
Title Drop
The Voice

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