Pete's Dragon (1977)
Disney's 1977 musical family adventure that combined live-action with 2D animation, following an orphan boy trapped in a household with cruel adoptive parents. Seeking escape and a pal, he befriends a magical cartoon dragon named Elliott, as well as a lighthouse keeper and her father. From the director of Jason and the Argonauts.
- Director:
- Don Chaffey ('Jason and the Argonauts')
- Cast:
- Sean MarshallHelen ReddyJim DaleMickey RooneyRed ButtonsShelley Winters
Reviews & comments
Variety
pressPete's Dragon is an enchanting and humane fable which introduces a most lovable animal star (albeit an animated one).
The New York Times
pressAt two hours and 14 minutes, the movie is a lot longer than it needs to be. On the other hand, Elliott is very sweet and emotive...
Empire Magazine
pressThe film seems to be pitched at shrieking level, as if that's the only timbre children can register.
Variety
pressPete's Dragon is an enchanting and humane fable which introduces a most lovable animal star (albeit an animated one).
The New York Times
pressAt two hours and 14 minutes, the movie is a lot longer than it needs to be. On the other hand, Elliott is very sweet and emotive...
Empire Magazine
pressThe film seems to be pitched at shrieking level, as if that's the only timbre children can register.
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