19821h 55mDir. Steven Spielberg

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

Name: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Genre: Adventure, Science Fiction, Family
Released: 1982-06-11
Duration: 1 h 55 min
Rating: 5
Cast: Henry Thomas, Drew Barrymore, Robert MacNaughton, Peter Coyote, Dee Wallace

“He is afraid. He is totally alone. He is 3,000,000 light years from home.”

AdventureScience FictionFamily

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An alien is left behind on Earth and saved by the 10-year-old Elliott who decides to keep him hidden in his home. While a task force hunts for the extra-terrestrial, Elliott, his brother, and his little sister Gertie form an emotional bond with their new friend, and try to help him find his way home.

Starring:Henry Thomas,Drew Barrymore,Robert MacNaughton,Peter Coyote,Dee Wallace

Featured Cast

(12 actors)

Henry Thomas

Elliott

Drew Barrymore

Gertie

Robert MacNaughton

Michael

Peter Coyote

Keys

Dee Wallace

Mary

Erika Eleniak

Pretty Girl

K.C. Martel

Greg

C. Thomas Howell

Tyler

Sean Frye

Steve

David M. O'Dell

Schoolboy

Richard Swingler

Science Teacher

Frank Toth

Policeman

Key Production Crew

Director

Steven Spielberg

Screenplay & Writers

Melissa Mathison

Cinematography

Allen Daviau

Original Score

John Williams

Producers

Kathleen Kennedy, Steven Spielberg

Film Details

Budget$10,500,000

Box Office Revenue$797,307,407

Original Languageen

Production Studios

Universal PicturesAmblin Entertainment

Keywords & Themes

#farewell#california#space marine#operation#flying saucer#nasa#homesickness#loss of loved one#prosecution#halloween

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