The Reluctant Dragon(1941)
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Overview
Humorist Robert Benchley attempts to find Walt Disney to ask him to adapt a short story about a gentle dragon who would rather recite poetry than be ferocious. Along the way, he is given a tour of Walt Disney Studios, and learns about the animation process.
Director
Alfred L. Werker
Studio
Walt Disney Productions
Budget
$600
Cast
Robert Benchley
as Robert Benchley
Frances Gifford
as Doris
Buddy Pepper
as Humphrey
Nana Bryant
as Mrs. Benchley
Claud Allister
as Sir Giles (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)
Barnett Parker
as Dragon (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)
Billy Lee
as Boy (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)
Florence Gill
as Clara Cluck (voice) / Florence Gill
Clarence Nash
as Donald Duck (voice) / Clarence Nash
Norman Ferguson
as Norman Ferguson
Ward Kimball
as Ward Kimball
Jimmy Luske
as Baby Weems Model
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1941
Runtime
1h 14m
Language
English
Rating
6.6 / 10
Budget
$600
Production Companies
Walt Disney Productions
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Where can I watch The Reluctant Dragon?▼
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What is The Reluctant Dragon about?▼
Humorist Robert Benchley attempts to find Walt Disney to ask him to adapt a short story about a gentle dragon who would rather recite poetry than be ferocious. Along the way, he is given a tour of Walt Disney Studios, and learns about the animation process.
Who directed The Reluctant Dragon?▼
The Reluctant Dragon was directed by Alfred L. Werker and released in 1941. It is a animation, family, comedy film.
How long is The Reluctant Dragon?▼
The Reluctant Dragon has a runtime of 1 hours and 14 minutes (74 minutes total).
Who stars in The Reluctant Dragon?▼
The cast of The Reluctant Dragon includes Robert Benchley as Robert Benchley, Frances Gifford as Doris, Buddy Pepper as Humphrey, Nana Bryant as Mrs. Benchley, Claud Allister as Sir Giles (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice) and more.
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