Movie Poster, "E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial," 1982
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The film, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, released on June 11, 1982, was an immediate hit--surpassing Star Wars to become the highest-grossing film of all time (until 1993). Produced and directed by Steven Spielberg, the film recounts the story of a boy who befriends a stranded extraterrestrial. The story was based upon Spielberg's own imaginary alien companion following his parents' divorce.
The film, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, released on June 11, 1982, was an immediate hit--surpassing Star Wars to become the highest-grossing film of all time (until 1993). Produced and directed by Steven Spielberg, the film recounts the story of a boy who befriends a stranded extraterrestrial. The story was based upon Spielberg's own imaginary alien companion following his parents' divorce.
Artifact
Poster
Date Made
1982
Subject Date
1982
Creators
Intralink Film Graphic Design (Firm)
Creator Notes
Graphic design by Intralink Film Graphic Design for Universal City Studios.
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
99.124.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 41 in
Width: 27.25 in
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