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'''''E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial''''' is a 1982 science-fiction film directed by [[Steven Spielberg]] that centers around a young boy who befriends an alien who was mistakenly left behind on earth.  The film proved to be a huge success, becoming the highest grossing film of all time, surpassing 1977's ''[[Star Wars: The Original Trilogy|Star Wars]]''.  In 2002, the film was re-released for its 20th anniversary in a remastered version with new visual effects and the decision was made to digitally remove all firearms used in the film.  For its release on Blu-ray, the original version of the film was restored.
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==MGC Remington Model 31 Replica==
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During the kids' frantic escape from the authorities, government agents at the roadblock are seen brandishing 12 Gauge pump action shotguns. Upon closer inspection, these shotguns appear to be MGC replicas of the [[Remington Model 31]].  For the 2002 anniversary edition, two closeups of the shotgun itself were deleted entirely, and, for the climactic scene of E.T. using his powers to make the kids' bicycles fly over the roadblock, the shotguns were digitally replaced with walkie-talkies.
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[[File:MGC Remington Model 31.jpg|thumb|none|500px|MGC replica of the Remington Model 31 shotgun]]
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[[Image:et_gun1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Barrel of the shotgun in a scene from the original 1982 version.  This shot was completely removed in the 2002 version.  ]]
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[[Image:et_gun2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another shot of the gun, also removed from the '02 version.  This appears to be a replica version of the [[Remington Model 31]].]]
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[[Image:ET 001.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The government agents hold shotguns in the original version.]]
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[[Image:ET 004.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The 2002 version shows them holding radios.]]
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[[Image:ET 016.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The 1982 version.]]
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[[Image:ET 005.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The 2002 version.]]
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==Smith & Wesson Model 36==
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The government agents who find the abandoned truck are seen armed with [[Smith & Wesson Model 36]] revolvers.  These were also removed for the 2002 version.
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[[Image:S&W 36.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 36 - .38 special - 5 shot.  First pattern with flat latch cylinder release.]]
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[[Image:ET 011.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In the original 1982 version, agents are seen with S&W revolvers.]]
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[[Image:ET 017.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The 2002 version, the revolvers are replaced with walkie-talkies.]]
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[[Image:ET 012.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A shot from the 1982 version.]]
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[[Image:ET 018.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The shot in the 2002 version.]]
  
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During the kids' frantic escape from the authorities, a detective at the roadblock is seen brandishing a pump-action shotgun. For the film's 2002 20th anniversary re-release, director Steven Spielberg controversially either deleted or altered shots of the policeman. Two closeups of the shotgun itself were deleted entirely, and, for the climactic scene of E.T. using his powers to make the kids' bicycles fly over the roadblock, the shotgun was digitally replaced with a walkie talkie.
 
[[Image:et_gun1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Barrel of the weapon in a shot of the detective deleted from the '02 version.]]
 
[[Image:et_gun2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Another shot of the gun, also removed from the '02 version.]]
 
  
 
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Latest revision as of 18:09, 22 August 2017

E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial (1982)

E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial is a 1982 science-fiction film directed by Steven Spielberg that centers around a young boy who befriends an alien who was mistakenly left behind on earth. The film proved to be a huge success, becoming the highest grossing film of all time, surpassing 1977's Star Wars. In 2002, the film was re-released for its 20th anniversary in a remastered version with new visual effects and the decision was made to digitally remove all firearms used in the film. For its release on Blu-ray, the original version of the film was restored.


The following weapons were used in the film E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial:


MGC Remington Model 31 Replica

During the kids' frantic escape from the authorities, government agents at the roadblock are seen brandishing 12 Gauge pump action shotguns. Upon closer inspection, these shotguns appear to be MGC replicas of the Remington Model 31. For the 2002 anniversary edition, two closeups of the shotgun itself were deleted entirely, and, for the climactic scene of E.T. using his powers to make the kids' bicycles fly over the roadblock, the shotguns were digitally replaced with walkie-talkies.

MGC replica of the Remington Model 31 shotgun
Barrel of the shotgun in a scene from the original 1982 version. This shot was completely removed in the 2002 version.
Another shot of the gun, also removed from the '02 version. This appears to be a replica version of the Remington Model 31.
The government agents hold shotguns in the original version.
The 2002 version shows them holding radios.
The 1982 version.
The 2002 version.

Smith & Wesson Model 36

The government agents who find the abandoned truck are seen armed with Smith & Wesson Model 36 revolvers. These were also removed for the 2002 version.

Smith & Wesson Model 36 - .38 special - 5 shot. First pattern with flat latch cylinder release.
In the original 1982 version, agents are seen with S&W revolvers.
The 2002 version, the revolvers are replaced with walkie-talkies.
A shot from the 1982 version.
The shot in the 2002 version.

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