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The Making of 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' (1996) [NR]

Featuring:
Steven Spielberg, Kathleen Kennedy, Ed Verreaux, Melissa Mathison

Written by:
Laurent Bouzereau

Directed by:
Laurent Bouzereau


Release Date:
October 1, 1996

Original Title:
The Making of 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial'

Genres:
Documentary | Family | Fantasy | Science Fiction

Production Companies:
Universal Studios Home Video

Production Countries:
United States of America

Ratings / Certifications:
US: NR 

Runtime: 91

Overview from TheMovieDB

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

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Overview from Open Movies

Comprehensive, non-narrated made-for-LaserDisc documentary about the making of the 1982 blockbuster classic. The story is told through interviews with director Steven Spielberg, co-producer Kathleen Kennedy, sound designer Ben Burtt, composer John Williams, and other key cast and crew members. It also includes rare, behind-the-scenes footage taken at the time of the original production, and deleted scenes not seen in the final cut (including the legendary "Principal Scene" with Harrison Ford).

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Rankings and Honors

The Making of 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' (1996) on IMDb
Internet Movie Database 7.0/10

Performers

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Production

Colorist:
Mickey Rodriguez

Director:
Laurent Bouzereau

Director of Photography:
Jeff Daly
Maurey Dahlen
Shawn Maurer

Editor:
Marc Elmer
Jeff Pickett

Executive In Charge Of Production:
Colleen A. Benn

Online Editor:
Bill Admans

Producer:
Laurent Bouzereau

Production Manager:
Marian Mansi

Sound:
Joe Crabb
Michael Sakaniwa

Title Designer:
Bill Admans

Writer:
Laurent Bouzereau

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