''Contact'' is a 1992
short film
A short film is any motion picture that is short enough in running time not to be considered a feature film. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences defines a short film as "an original motion picture that has a running time of 40 minutes ...
directed by Jonathan Darby.
Summary
Two soldiers (one Arab, the other American) confront during wartime in the desert hoping to kill each other, but they must survive by cooperating while laying down their arms.
Cast
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Elias Koteas
Elias Koteas (; el, Ηλίας Κοτέας; born March 11, 1961) is a Canadian actor. He is known for playing Alvin "Al" Olinsky in the ''Chicago'' franchise, as well as appearing in lead and supporting roles in numerous films. He won the Cana ...
as Mohannan
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Brad Pitt
William Bradley Pitt (born December 18, 1963) is an American actor and film producer. He is the recipient of various accolades, including two Academy Awards, a British Academy Film Award, two Golden Globe Awards, and a Primetime Emmy Award. ...
as Cox
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J.T. Walsh as Radio Lieutenant
Crew
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Marcy Froehlich Costume Design
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Sabrina Italia Wardrobe Production Assistant
Accolades
It was nominated for an
Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film
The Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film is an award presented at the annual Academy Awards ceremony. The award has existed, under various names, since 1957.
From 1936 until 1956 there were two separate awards, "Best Short Subject, One- ...
in 1993.
1993, Oscars.org
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References
External links
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AllMovie
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1992 films
1992 short films
Gulf War films
American short films
1990s English-language films