Pete's Dragon poster
Screenplay Malcolm Marmorstein
Director Don Chaffey

Pete's Dragon

Tagline: Brazzle Dazzle Brilliance!

Release Date: 1977-11-03

Duration: 128 minutes

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.

Casting

  • Dennis Stewart
    Fisherman (uncredited)
  • Mickey Rooney
    Lampie
  • Arthur Tovey
    White-haired Townsman
  • Red Buttons
    Hoagy
  • Jim Backus
    The Mayor
  • Shelley Winters
    Lena Gogan
  • Helen Reddy
    Nora
  • Gary Morgan
    Grover
  • Sean Marshall
    Pete
  • Jim Dale
    Dr. Terminus