Even more unique is Spielbergs ability to provoke particularly strong performances from child actors.
In fact,arguably the strongest performance in one of his movies is that ofHenry ThomasinE.T.
the Extra-Terrestrial, which was released when the actor was 11 years old.
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Henry Thomas and the Cast and Crew of ‘E.T.’
Make Elliott a Great Film Hero
Thomass audition has itself become the stuff of moviemaking legend.
Henry Thomas Surpasses Many Adult Performances in ‘E.T.’
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and learning that hes come back to life, and his heartbroken farewells when he believes E.T.
is dead and when he ultimately departs, all the more impactful.
A troubled child summons the courage to help a friendly alien escape from Earth and return to his home planet.
