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Pete’s Dragon

Pete's Dragon

Pete's Dragon

“Brazzle Dazzle Brilliance!”
★ 6.3 /10 (725) • 1977 • 2h 8m
Fantasy Animation Comedy Family
Director Don Chaffey
Screenplay Malcolm Marmorstein
Pete, a young orphan, runs away to a Maine fishing town with his best friend a lovable, sometimes invisible dragon named Elliott! When they are taken in by a kind lighthouse keeper, Nora, and her father, Elliott's prank playing lands them in big trouble. Then, when crooked salesmen try to capture Elliott for their own gain, Pete must attempt a daring rescue.
Release
Nov 3, 1977
Budget
$10M
Country
United States of America
Revenue
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Cast

Sean Marshall
Sean Marshall
Pete
Helen Reddy
Helen Reddy
Nora
Jim Dale
Jim Dale
Dr. Terminus
Mickey Rooney
Mickey Rooney
Lampie
 Red Buttons
Red Buttons
Hoagy
 Shelley Winters
Shelley Winters
Lena Gogan
Jane Kean
Jane Kean
Miss Taylor
Jim Backus
Jim Backus
The Mayor
Charles Tyner
Charles Tyner
Merle
Gary Morgan
Gary Morgan
Grover
Cal Bartlett
Cal Bartlett
Paul
Charlie Callas
Charlie Callas
Elliott (voice)
Walter Barnes
Walter Barnes
Captain
Jeff Conaway
Jeff Conaway
Willie
Arthur Tovey
Arthur Tovey
White-haired Townsman
Dennis Stewart
Dennis Stewart
Fisherman (uncredited)
Robert Easton
Robert Easton
Store Proprietor

Reviews

TMDB 6.3/10
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Where to watch Pete's Dragon? Pete's Dragon is available for streaming on Disney Plus.
Who stars in Pete's Dragon? The main cast of Pete's Dragon includes Sean Marshall, Helen Reddy, Jim Dale, Mickey Rooney, Red Buttons.
Who directed Pete's Dragon? Pete's Dragon (1977) is directed by Don Chaffey.
How long is Pete's Dragon? Pete's Dragon has a runtime of 2h 8m. It was released in 1977.
What genre is Pete's Dragon? Pete's Dragon is a Fantasy, Animation, Comedy, Family film. It has a rating of 6.3/10 with 725 votes.

Cast

Sean Marshall
Sean Marshall
Pete
Helen Reddy
Helen Reddy
Nora
Jim Dale
Jim Dale
Dr. Terminus
Mickey Rooney
Mickey Rooney
Lampie
Red Buttons
Red Buttons
Hoagy
Shelley Winters
Shelley Winters
Lena Gogan
Jane Kean
Jane Kean
Miss Taylor
Jim Backus
Jim Backus
The Mayor
Charles Tyner
Charles Tyner
Merle
Gary Morgan
Gary Morgan
Grover
Cal Bartlett
Cal Bartlett
Paul
Charlie Callas
Charlie Callas
Elliott (voice)

Synopsis

Pete, a young orphan, runs away to a Maine fishing town with his best friend a lovable, sometimes invisible dragon named Elliott! When they are taken in by a kind lighthouse keeper, Nora, and her father, Elliott's prank playing lands them in big trouble. Then, when crooked salesmen try to capture Elliott for their own gain, Pete must attempt a daring rescue.

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