Pete's Dragon (1977)

11/03/1977 (US) • 2h 8m

Fantasy, Animation, Comedy, Family

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.

Top Billed Cast


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$10,000,000.00

Revenue

-

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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