Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Dee Wallace | ... | Mary | |
Henry Thomas | ... | Elliott | |
Peter Coyote | ... | Keys | |
Robert MacNaughton | ... | Michael (as Robert Macnaughton) | |
Drew Barrymore | ... | Gertie | |
K.C. Martel | ... | Greg | |
Sean Frye | ... | Steve | |
C. Thomas Howell | ... | Tyler (as Tom Howell) | |
Erika Eleniak | ... | Pretty Girl | |
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David M. O'Dell | ... | Schoolboy (as David O'Dell) |
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Richard Swingler | ... | Science Teacher |
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Frank Toth | ... | Policeman |
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Robert Barton | ... | Ultra Sound Man |
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Michael Darrell | ... | Van Man |
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David Berkson | ... | Medical Unit (as David Berkson M.D.) |
After a gentle alien becomes stranded on Earth, the being is discovered and befriended by a young boy named Elliott. Bringing the extraterrestrial into his suburban California house, Elliott introduces E.T., as the alien is dubbed, to his brother and his little sister, Gertie, and the children decide to keep its existence a secret. Soon, however, E.T. falls ill, resulting in government intervention and a dire situation for both Elliott and the alien. Written by Jwelch5742
The classic of family classics, 'E.T.' is a wonderful and heartfelt portrait of childhood exploring the friendship between Elliot, a young boy living in California, and an extra-terrestrial who gets accidentally left behind by his spaceship. From the multiple viewings during my childhood to the nostalgic sense of warmth I get from watching it nowadays, there is no way I can fault this science fiction masterpiece. One of Spielberg's greatest films, 'E.T.' is a compassionate and emotionally-driven tale packed with clever storytelling, bold direction and state-of-the-art visual effects.. oh and it also features one of the most iconic images in cinema history. A remarkable adventure that acts as both a touching family drama and an exciting sci-fi flick, and one that needs to be seen by all.