Movie: The Reluctant Dragon

Top 7 Billed Cast

Martin Jarvis
Martin Jarvis

Narrator / Boy / Father (voice)

Simon Callow
Simon Callow

Dragon (voice)

Robin Bailey
Robin Bailey

St George (voice)

Daphne Oxenford
Daphne Oxenford

Mother (voice)

Edward Kelsey
Edward Kelsey

(voice)

Brian Trueman
Brian Trueman

(voice)

Jimmy Hibbert
Jimmy Hibbert

(voice)

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  • Overview

    A shepherd’s son befriends a dragon, who is more inclined to compose poetry than attack the frightened villagers.

  • Release Date

    1987-12-31

  • Average

    6

  • Rating:

    3.0 starts
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  • Languages:

    English

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