Pete's Dragon
– Pete, a young orphan, runs away to a Maine fishing town with his best friend a lovable, sometimes in..
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.
03 Nov 1977
English
All ages admitted. Nothing that would offend parents for viewing by children.
Don Chaffey
Malcolm Marmorstein (screenplay), Seton I. Miller (story), S.S. Field (story)
Helen Reddy, Jim Dale, Mickey Rooney, Red Buttons
In New England in the early 20th century, Pete is a nine-year-old orphan escaping from his brutal adoptive parents, the Gogans, with his only friend, a cartoon dragon named Elliott. They successfully escape to Passamaquoddy, Maine, and live with Nora, a lighthouse keeper, and her father, Lampie. Elliott is sought for medicinal purposes by the corrupt Dr. Terminus.
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 4 nominations.
Buena Vista Pictures