FILMPDPete's Dragon1977
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Pete's Dragon
Fantasy film with a runtime of 134 minutes, released in 1977. Presented in English.
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In this film, Pete, a lonely orphan boy in turn-of-the-century Maine, runs away from his abusive foster family. He stumbles upon a lovable dragon named Elliot, and the two become inseparable companions. Elliot is visible only to Pete, leading the townsfolk to assume that the boy is a trifle "tetched.", Live action and animation are combined in this Disney fantasy about Pete, a young orphan boy who befriends a giant dragon called Elliott. Together they flee Pete's adopted family and head for Passamaquoddy where they are taken in by Nora, daughter of the local lighthouse keeper. But Elliott's existence cannot be kept secret for long and soon an evil doctor is after him.
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How long is Pete's Dragon?
Pete's Dragon runs for 2h 14m.
What language is it available in?
The primary language listed for this title is English.
What kind of film is this?
It is tagged under fantasy, preschool, children.
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