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Henry Thomas

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    E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
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    …named Elliott Elliott (played by Henry Thomas): A lonely 10-year-old boy who discovers and befriends E.T., helping him hide from government authorities and return home Gertie (Drew Barrymore): Elliott’s curious and kind younger sister who helps take care of E.T. Michael (Robert MacNaughton): Elliott’s older brother who eventually comes to…

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    …named Elliott Elliott (played by Henry Thomas): A lonely 10-year-old boy who discovers and befriends E.T., helping him hide from government authorities and return home Gertie (Drew Barrymore): Elliott’s curious and kind younger sister who helps take care of E.T. Michael (Robert MacNaughton): Elliott’s older brother who eventually comes to…

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