Pete's Dragon

Pete's Dragon

Year: 1977

Runtime: 128 min

Language: English

Director: Don Chaffey

AdventureFantasyFamilyMusical

In the Pacific Northwest, a young woodcarver shares stories of a dragon with the local children. His daughter, Grace, doesn’t believe in such creatures until she encounters Pete, an orphaned boy who insists he lives with a dragon. Intrigued, Grace and her friend Natalie begin to investigate Pete’s extraordinary claims. They soon find themselves on a heartwarming journey where they must discover the truth behind Pete's fantastical tale and the bond he shares with the dragon.

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1

Pete Escapes the Gogans

In early 20th-century Maine, Pete flees his adoptive family, the Gogans, who treat him as a slave. Desperate to escape their mistreatment, he decides to run away despite their attempts to lure him back.

Early 20th Century Maine
2

Pete Meets Elliott

The next morning, while hiding in an apple orchard, Pete shares breakfast with Elliott, a large green and purple dragon. They forge a bond as Elliott helps Pete escape the Gogans' pursuit.

Morning Apple Orchard
3

Arrival in Passamaquoddy

Pete and Elliott arrive in the nearby fishing village of Passamaquoddy. However, Elliott's antics quickly get Pete blamed as a source of misfortune, leading to more trouble for them both.

Passamaquoddy
4

Lampie's Encounter

While wandering, Pete meets Lampie, who has just exited a tavern. Elliott decides to reveal himself, scaring Lampie and causing him to run back to the tavern, which leads to further misunderstandings.

Tavern
5

Nora and Lampie's Home

Nora, Lampie's daughter, finds Pete walking along the beach and invites him into their home at the Passamaquoddy lighthouse. There, Pete shares his story about the Gogans and Elliott's rescue.

Lighthouse
6

Doc Terminus Arrives

The snake-oil salesman Doc Terminus arrives in Passamaquoddy, trying to calm the townsfolk. With clever salesmanship, he sets up shop, ignoring the warnings about the dragon.

Passamaquoddy
7

Pete's New Clothes

Nora takes Pete to buy new clothes despite the worries about Elliott's antics. Later, Pete asks if he can show Elliott his new suit, hoping for his help in finding Nora's missing fiancé, Paul.

Town
8

The School Incident

At school, Miss Taylor punishes Pete for lying about Elliott, who begins to cause chaos by ringing the school bell. This incident reveals Elliott's existence to Terminus, who sees a potential opportunity.

Schoolhouse
9

Gogans' Return

The Gogans arrive in Passamaquoddy, still searching for Pete. They learn that he is in town and confront the townsfolk, leading to a search for Pete, who is now settled with Nora and Lampie.

Passamaquoddy
10

Conflict with Terminus

Terminus devises a scheme to capture Elliott by colluding with the Gogans. They set a trap to try and seize the dragon, believing he can be exploited for gain.

Boathouse
11

Stormy Night

As a storm brews, Elliott tells Pete that he has located Paul. Meanwhile, Nora expresses doubts about the reality of Pete's claims, complicating their bond.

Night Lighthouse
12

Rescue Mission

Elliott successfully saves Pete from the Gogan's trap and unintentionally exposes Terminus's deceitful nature. The confrontation culminates in humor and chaos that highlights Elliott's protective abilities.

Boathouse
13

A Lighthouse Rescue

Elliott saves a ship from crashing into the jagged rocks by igniting the lighthouse's lamp just in time. Nora, witnessing this act, begins to believe in his existence as more than an imaginary friend.

During Storm Passamaquoddy Lighthouse
14

Paul Returns

Nora's fiancé, Paul, returns as the sole survivor of a shipwreck. The townspeople's attitude towards Elliott shifts dramatically as he is now viewed as a hero.

Passamaquoddy
15

Farewell to Elliott

Now that Pete has found a loving home with Nora and Lampie, Elliott must move on to help other children. The two share a heartfelt goodbye, solidifying their friendship and Pete’s new beginning.

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