E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial

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. 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 firearms were used in the original 1982 version of the film E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial:

12 Gauge Pump Shotgun

During the kids' frantic escape from the authorities, government agents at the roadblock are seen brandishing 12 Gauge pump action shotguns. 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.

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. The ejection port is similar to a Winchester 1200.

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 and 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.