Pete's Dragon(1977)
“Brazzle Dazzle Brilliance!”
Overview
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.
Director
Don Chaffey
Studio
Walt Disney Productions
Budget
$10M
Cast
Sean Marshall
as Pete
Helen Reddy
as Nora
Jim Dale
as Dr. Terminus
Mickey Rooney
as Lampie
Red Buttons
as Hoagy
Shelley Winters
as Lena Gogan
Jane Kean
as Miss Taylor
Jim Backus
as The Mayor
Charles Tyner
as Merle
Gary Morgan
as Grover
Cal Bartlett
as Paul
Charlie Callas
as Elliott (voice)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1977
Runtime
2h 8m
Language
English
Rating
6.3 / 10
Budget
$10M
Production Companies
Walt Disney Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Pete's Dragon?▼
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What is Pete's Dragon about?▼
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.
Who directed Pete's Dragon?▼
Pete's Dragon was directed by Don Chaffey and released in 1977. It is a fantasy, animation, comedy, family film.
How long is Pete's Dragon?▼
Pete's Dragon has a runtime of 2 hours and 8 minutes (128 minutes total).
Who stars in Pete's Dragon?▼
The cast of Pete's Dragon includes Sean Marshall as Pete, Helen Reddy as Nora, Jim Dale as Dr. Terminus, Mickey Rooney as Lampie, Red Buttons as Hoagy and more.
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