No doubt in the TOP 10 of actor auditions is this emotional delivery by Henry Thomas for a film that needs no introduction. You can hear Steven Spielberg at the end give the boy the role on the spot. The flushed redness face, water-filled eyes, uncontrollable cascading tears, hurried-huffing breath and the swallowing bolus are all in play. It is said Thomas tapped into the memory of when his dog died for inspiration.Watch the audition, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=tA5giyG8E7g
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I've seen this. It's incredible for a child. I have wondered why he hasn't pursued acting as an adult. He did Legends of the Fall- one of my favorite movies but he pretty much disappeared after E.T.
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Thanks for sharing! Never seen this before!