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Features: DVD, Dolby Digital (5.1), French, Subtitled
Pete's Dragon, Walt Disney's acclaimed musical fantasy that blends live action with animation, is the heartwarming musical with something for everyone. Featuring Academy Award nominated music, tender love songs, rousing dances and thrilling plot twists, Pete's Dragon will breathe fire into your heart. The story enfolds as a New England woman, at the turn of the century, befriends a nine-year-old orphan boy. Included in the bargain is the boy's best friend, Elliott, a 12-foot-tall, frequently invisible dragon who makes a profound impression on all who stray onto his path. The two learn the importance of friendship and family as they contend with townies who try to exploit Elliott's mystical powers.
"Endearing animated "monster"..." Leonard Maltin's Movie & Video Guide
"Charming..." Find-A-Video
"Enchanting entertainment!" Hollywood Reporter
Editor's Note
This heartwarming musical blends animation and music to highlight the story of a young boy who is befriended by a delightful dragon. The film features charming performances from Mickey Rooney, Helen Reddy, Jim Dale, Shelley Winters, and the great Red Buttons. An ITA Award winner. Academy Award Nominations: Best Original Song ("Candle on the Water"), Best Original Song Score.
| Features | Dolby Digital Audio | | Fully Restored Audio And Video | | Development Art Gallery: Storyboards, Preliminary Concepts And Character Designs | | Behind-The-Scenes Photo Gallery | | Advertising, Publicity And Merchandise Still Gallery | | Profile Of Ken Anderson, Supervisor Of "Elliott" Character | | Theatrical Trailers | | TV Spots | | Disney Cartoon "The Reluctant Dragon" | | Excerpts From Disney's "From All of Us To All Of You" and "The Plausible Impossible" | | Featurette "Man, Monsters And Mysteries" |
| Technical Info
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Release Information
| | Studio: Buena Vista Home Video |
| Release Date: 1/16/2001 |
| Running Time: 128 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 1977 | | Catalog ID: 19576 | | UPC: 00717951008428 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English, French Dubbed, Spanish Dubbed | | Video: Color |
Aspect Ratio | | 1.33:1 |
| Cast & Crew
| Awards |
Oscar (1978) | | | Joel Hirschhorn, Al Kasha, Irwin Kostal, Nominee, Best Music, Original Song Score, and Its Adaptation or Best Adaptation Score | |
Golden Globe (1978) | | | Joel Hirschhorn, Al Kasha, Nominee, Best Original Score, Motion Picture |
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| | Professional Reviews | New York Times
"...The most energetic and enjoyable Disney movie in a long while..." 11/04/1977 p.C6 5 of 10
Combines brilliant animation with the talents of live actors for an interesting effect. - VideoHound's Golder Movie Retriever
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