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Pete's Dragon (1977) 6.3
An orphan boy and his magical dragon come to town with his abusive adoptive parents in pursuit. Director:Don Chaffey |
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| Jim Dale | ... | ||
| Mickey Rooney | ... | ||
| Red Buttons | ... | ||
| Shelley Winters | ... | ||
| Sean Marshall | ... | ||
| Jane Kean | ... | ||
| Jim Backus | ... | ||
| Charles Tyner | ... | ||
| Gary Morgan | ... | ||
| Jeff Conaway | ... |
Willie
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| Cal Bartlett | ... |
Paul
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| Charlie Callas | ... |
Elliott
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Walter Barnes | ... |
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Al Checco | ... |
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Plot Synopsis
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In New England in the early 20th century, Pete is a nine-year-old orphan escaping from his brutal adoptive parents, the Gogans, with his only friend, a cartoon dragon named Elliott. They successfully escape to Passamaquoddy, Maine, and live with Nora, a lighthouse keeper, and her father, Lampie. Elliott is sought for medicinal purposes by the corrupt Dr. Terminus. Written by Matthew Anscher <ansch002@acpub.duke.edu>
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His name is Elliott. He's 20 feet high, 40 feet long. He can become invisible at the drop of a hat, or spew red hot flames. In fact, there's only one way to bring this awesome beast under control... rub his tummy. See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
3 November 1977 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Pete y Elliot el Dragon See more »Box Office
Budget:
$10,000,000 (estimated)Company Credits
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Technical Specs
Runtime:
Sound Mix:
Dolby (RCA Photophone Sound Recording)Color:
Color (Technicolor)Aspect Ratio:
1.66 : 1
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[stutters scarily]
Hoagy: El- El- Dra- Dra...
Dr. Terminus: What is an "El- El-, Dra- Dra-"?
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(uncredited)
Music and Lyrics by Al Kasha and Joel Hirschhorn
Sung by Helen Reddy, Sean Marshall, Mickey Rooney, and Company
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Trivia
The first Disney film to be released as a part of the Fotomat deal Disney started in 1979 to license films to video. This hit rental stores in March 1980. See more »Goofs
When Pete is riding the invisible Elliot in the opening scenes through the forest, the wires holding him up are visible. See more »Quotes
Hoagy: [trying to tell Dr. Terminus about seeing Elliott for the first time][stutters scarily]
Hoagy: El- El- Dra- Dra...
Dr. Terminus: What is an "El- El-, Dra- Dra-"?
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Soundtracks
Finale: I Saw a Dragon / Brazzle Dazzle Day(uncredited)
Music and Lyrics by Al Kasha and Joel Hirschhorn
Sung by Helen Reddy, Sean Marshall, Mickey Rooney, and Company
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Endearing animated monster movie about a lively dragon and his little friend . The story takes place in Maine circa 1908 , the starring are an orphaned 9-years-old boy named Pete (Sean Marshall) and his sympathetic dragon Elliot . Freckly Pete flee the overbearing foster Gogan family (Shelley Winters , Charles Tyner), who all utilize him as a slave instead of a kind child. When Pete can successfully escape from them with his protective dragon , his only friend , that only can see , then they stumble into the town of Passamaquaddy- an ocean front dock town plenty of fishermen, drunks and rare people . Pete's arrival does not fit well with the townsfolk , as his pale green dragon Elliott accidentally causes town destruction and rioting among the school teacher , the Mayor (Jim Backus) , the citizens , among others . Expecting to be an outcast yet again, Pete is cared by the loved Nora (Helen Reddy) who lives in a lighthouse with her daddy Lampy (Mickey Rooney ). And when a phony con disguising as a Dr. Terminus (Jim Dale) and his pal (Red Buttons) arrive in the little town , they see Elliott the Dragon as the ultimate profit to his fortune and money.
Enjoyable story that mingles animation with live action . This is a likable sort of a kiddies' adaptation of ¨Harvey¨ and another attempt for repeat the Mary Poppins magic . The dragon Elliott steals the show , as itself grins, grunts and botchers around.The primitive but efficient animation is by Don Bluth who subsequently would direct successes as Nimh , Anastasia and Titan A.E. .Colorful and evocative cinematography by cameraman Frank Philips . Agreeable choreography and beautiful songs and musical score by Irwin Kostal. The motion picture is professionally directed by Don Chaffey (Jason and the Argonauts, Lassie , million years B.C ).The children will get a kick out of this Disney musical . Rating : Acceptable and passable.