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The Making of 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial'

The Making of 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial'

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Overview

A behind-the-scenes documentary about the making of Steven Spielberg's 1982 film "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial."

Directed by Laurent Bouzereau
Written by Laurent Bouzereau
Produced by Laurent Bouzereau
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Steven Spielberg

Steven Spielberg

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Kathleen Kennedy

Kathleen Kennedy

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Ed Verreaux

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Melissa Mathison

Melissa Mathison

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Henry Thomas

Henry Thomas

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Drew Barrymore

Drew Barrymore

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Dee Wallace

Dee Wallace

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Robert MacNaughton

Robert MacNaughton

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Ben Burtt

Ben Burtt

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George Lucas

George Lucas

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About The Making of 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial'

The Making of 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' is a documentary, family, science fiction, fantasy film released in 1996. Directed by Laurent Bouzereau, it stars Steven Spielberg, Kathleen Kennedy, Ed Verreaux. A behind-the-scenes documentary about the making of Steven Spielberg's 1982 film "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial."

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