E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial ★★★★ 1982 (PG) Spielberg's famous fantasy, one of the most popular films in history, portrays a limpid-eyed alien stranded on earth and his special bonding relationship with a young boy. A modern fairy tale providing warmth, humor and sheer wonder. Held the first place spot as the highest grossing movie of all time for years until a new Spielberg hit replaced it—"Jurassic Park." Debra Winger contributed to the voice of E.T. 115m/C VHS, Wide. Erika Eleniak, Henry Thomas, Dee Wallace Stone, Drew Barrymore, Robert MacNaughton, Peter Coyote, C. Thomas Howell, Sean Frye, K.C. Martel;
Director:
Steven Spielberg;
Writer:
Melissa Mathison;
Writer:
Allen Daviau;
Cameo:
John Williams; V: Debra Winger. Oscars '82: Visual FX, Orig. Score; AFI '98: Top 100; Golden Globes '83: Film—Drama, Score; L.A. Film Critics '82: Director (Spielberg), Film, Natl. Film Reg. '94;; Natl. Soc. Film Critics '82: Director (Spielberg); Writers Guild '82: Orig. Screenplay.
