E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
4Wins9NomsDirected by Steven Spielberg
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.
Awards
55th Academy Awards· 1983
- Music (Original Score)John WilliamsWon
- SoundDon Digirolamo, Gene Cantamessa, Robert Glass, Robert KnudsonWon
- Sound (Editing)Ben Burtt, Charles L. CampbellWon
- Visual EffectsCarlo Rambaldi, Dennis Muren, Kenneth F. SmithWon
- Best PictureKathleen Kennedy, Steven Spielberg
- CinematographyAllen Daviau
- DirectingSteven Spielberg
- Film EditingCarol Littleton
- Writing (Original)Melissa Mathison
Details
Cast
Henry Thomas
Drew Barrymore
Robert MacNaughton
Peter Coyote
Dee Wallace
Erika Eleniak
K.C. Martel
C. Thomas Howell
Sean Frye- DDavid M. O'Dell