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The Reluctant Dragon(1941)
Status: Released
Date: 1941-06-19
66%
158 Votes
Time: 1h 14m
The big feature show with a thousand surprises!
Overview:
Humorist Robert Benchley attempts to find Walt Disney to ask him to adapt a short story about a gentle dragon who would rather recite poetry than be ferocious. Along the way, he is given a tour of Walt Disney Studios, and learns about the animation process.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
Budget: $600.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: The Reluctant Dragon
Top 10 Billed Cast
Robert Benchley
Robert Benchley
Frances Gifford
Doris
Nana Bryant
Mrs. Benchley
Claud Allister
Sir Giles (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)
Barnett Parker
Dragon (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)
Billy Lee
Boy (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)
Clarence Nash
Donald Duck (voice) / Clarence Nash
Norman Ferguson
Norman Ferguson
Video Trailer The Reluctant Dragon
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