Pete's Dragon (1977)

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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
Genre: Fantasy, Animation, Comedy, Family
Runtime: 128 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Joel Hirschhorn, Al Kasha, Irwin Kostal
Cinematography: Frank V. Phillips
Editing: Gordon D. Brenner
Production: Walt Disney Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $10M
Original Language: en

Keywords

farm, friendship, escape, lighthouse keeper , maine, part live action, dragon, based on short story, part animation, live action and animation, 1900s

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
Who stars in Pete's Dragon?
Pete's Dragon stars Sean Marshall, Helen Reddy, Jim Dale, Mickey Rooney, Red Buttons, Shelley Winters.
How long is Pete's Dragon?
Pete's Dragon has a runtime of 2h 8m (128 minutes).
What genre is Pete's Dragon?
Pete's Dragon is a Fantasy, Animation, Comedy, Family film.
What is the budget of Pete's Dragon?
Pete's Dragon had a budget of $10M.
Where was Pete's Dragon produced?
Pete's Dragon was produced in United States of America.