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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

Film · 1982

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.

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The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. Melissa Mathisonwriter · producer
  2. Steven Spielbergdirector · producer
  3. Carol Littletoneditor
  4. Allen Daviaucinematographer
  5. Marci Liroffcasting director
  6. Jane Feinbergcasting director
  7. Mike Fentoncasting director
  8. John Williamscomposer
  9. Kathleen Kennedyproducer
  10. James D. Bissellproduction designer

On screen

  1. Robert MacNaughtonlead actor
  2. Henry Thomaslead actor
  3. Peter Coyotelead actor
  4. Drew Barrymorelead actor
  5. David M. O'Dellsupporting actor
  6. Richard Swinglersupporting actor
  7. Sean Fryesupporting actor
  8. K.C. Martelsupporting actor
  9. Erika Eleniaksupporting actor
  10. C. Thomas Howellsupporting actor
  11. Dee Wallacesupporting actor
  12. Melissa Mathisonguest actor
  13. Alexander Lamponeguest actor
  14. Barbara Hartnettguest actor
  15. Chuck Rileyguest actor
  16. David Berksonguest actor
  17. David Carlbergguest actor
  18. Diane Lamponeguest actor
  19. Michael Darrellguest actor
  20. Mitch Suskinguest actor
  21. Rhoda Makoffguest actor
  22. Richard Pesaventoguest actor
  23. Robert D. Murphyguest actor
  24. Susan Cameronguest actor
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Across the whole team

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  4. Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom1984 · FilmExceptional· 6 shared
  5. The Goonies1985 · FilmStrong· 5 shared
  6. Amazing Stories1986 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
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05

Through the cast

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  1. Où est parti E.T. ? L'Enfance selon SpielbergHenry ThomasSteven Spielberg2023 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
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About this film

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  1. The Making of 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial'1996 · FilmExceptional· 12 shared