Science Fiction ·Adventure ·Family ·Fantasy · United States of America · 1982 · 1h 55m

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial poster
Director
Steven Spielberg
Cast
Henry Thomas as Elliott Drew Barrymore as Gertie Robert MacNaughton as Michael Peter Coyote as Keys Dee Wallace as Mary Erika Eleniak as Pretty Girl
Crew
Allen Daviau — Director of Photography Carol Littleton — Editor John Williams — Original Music Composer Melissa Mathison — Writer Steven Spielberg — Producer Kathleen Kennedy — Producer
Tagline

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

Synopsis

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.

Trailer E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
farewellspace marineoperationflying saucernasahomesicknessloss of loved oneextraterrestrial technologyprosecutionriding a bicyclehalloweenfinger
Key Collaborators
Steven Spielberg Director Allen Daviau Director of Photography Carol Littleton Editor John Williams Original Music Composer Melissa Mathison Writer Steven Spielberg Producer Kathleen Kennedy Producer James D. Bissell Production Design
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