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E.T.-The Extra Terrestrial

A true 80s classic...

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Classic Film Rating:  10/10
 
Release Date:  9th December 1982
 
Director: Steven Spielberg


Main Characters:
 
Elliott (Henry Thomas)
Michael (Robert MacNaughton)
Gertie (Drew Barrymore)
Mary (Dee Wallace)
Keys (Peter Coyote)
Steve (Sean Frye)
Greg (K.C. Martel)
Tyler (Tom Howell)
 
Plot:
 
An alien (E.T) is found by a 10 year old boy called Elliott.  He must decide whether to help E.T. to get back home and lose him as a friend, or not to help him.  He must also keep E.T. hidden, as someone is looking for him.

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Trivia
 
Harisson Ford played the school principal, however his only scene was cut.
 
The film was shot in chronological order.
 
Michael Jackson recorded a theme tune for the film called "Someone in the Dark", however it was never used in the film.
 
The working title for the film was "A Boys Life".
 
Awards

In 1983 it won four Oscars for Best Sound Effects, Best Visual Effects, Best Orginal Music Score and Best Sound.  It was also nominated for five other Oscars.

It won 37 more awards and was nominated for 27.

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