On This Day: June 11, 1982 - E.T. the Extra Terrestrial Premieres in Theaters

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On This Day: June 11, 1982 - E.T. the Extra Terrestrial Premieres in Theaters.

On this day June 11, 1982, E.T. the Extra Terrestrial premiered in theaters and forever changed the landscape of cinema. Directed by Steven Spielberg, the film told the deeply emotional story of a stranded alien and the young boy who befriends him. Featuring standout performances from Dee Wallace, Peter Coyote, Henry Thomas, C. Thomas Howell, and a young Drew Barrymore, E.T. became more than just a movie—it became a cultural moment.

The story of E.T. captured audiences with its heartfelt...
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Linda Ann said:
I saw ET in the movies. It really takes me back.
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I did too. That’s a real old 80s memory for me. I vaguely remember being there and the bicycle scene. I was only 6 years old.
 
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