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Pete's Dragon

Brazzle Dazzle Brilliance!

1977 · G · 2h 8m

Directed by Don Chaffey

6.3

TMDB audience score
748 votes, out of 10

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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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  • Fandango At Home

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Cast

  • Sean Marshall
    Pete

  • Helen Reddy
    Nora

  • Jim Dale
    Dr. Terminus

  • Mickey Rooney
    Lampie

  • Red Buttons
    Hoagy

  • Shelley Winters
    Lena Gogan

  • Jane Kean
    Miss Taylor

  • Jim Backus
    The Mayor

  • Charles Tyner
    Merle

  • Gary Morgan
    Grover

  • Cal Bartlett
    Paul

  • Charlie Callas
    Elliott (voice)

  • Walter Barnes
    Captain

  • Jeff Conaway
    Willie

  • Arthur Tovey
    White-haired Townsman

  • Dennis Stewart
    Fisherman (uncredited)

  • Robert Easton
    Store Proprietor