The Land Before Time VI: The Secret of Saurus Rock

The Land Before Time VI: The Secret of Saurus Rock

Year: 1998

Runtime: 77 mins

Language: English

Director: Charles Grosvenor

AdventureAnimationFamily

Legends say Saurus Rock wards off misfortune for the Great Valley, but the truth is unknown. When a mysterious longneck named Doc appears, rumored to be the legendary Lone Dinosaur who can subdue a Sharptooth with his lasso‑like tail, Littlefoot and his friends set out across the valley to uncover the secret and confront a fierce Sharptooth of their own.

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1

Grandfather's nighttime stories

Littlefoot's grandfather tells the children legends about how their universe was created and about the Lone Dinosaur who protected the Great Valley. The tale describes the Sharptooth's defeat, the Lone Dinosaur's scar, and the birth of Saurus Rock. It also warns that damaging the monolith could bring bad luck to the valley.

Night Grandfather's cave
2

The Lone Dinosaur and Saurus Rock

In ancient legend, the Lone Dinosaur battles the Sharptooth to defend the Great Valley and bears a scar across his right eye. After the fight, a huge monolith emerges from the earthquake and becomes known as Saurus Rock. The myth warns that harming the rock invites bad luck on the valley.

Ancient times Great Valley
3

Littlefoot is saved by Doc

The next day, Littlefoot slips off a cliff and is rescued by Doc, a scarred Diplodocus who knows the valley well. Littlefoot notices Doc's eye scar and his knowledge, which makes him wonder if Doc could be the legendary Lone Dinosaur. The rescue leaves him curious and impressed.

Day 1 morning Near cliff
4

Littlefoot shares the legend

Inspired by Doc, Littlefoot narrates the legend to his friends, weaving clues that support his hunch about Doc being the Lone Dinosaur. The tale stirs curiosity and foreshadows the coming journey to Saurus Rock. His storytelling also deepens the group's bond with Doc.

Day 1 afternoon Great Valley
5

Dinah and Dana head to Saurus Rock

Dinah and Dana, Cera's infant niece and nephew, sneak off toward Saurus Rock, drawn by the rock's mystery and the legends surrounding it. They slip away unnoticed while the others are distracted. Their curiosity sets the stage for the subsequent events.

Day 2 morning Saurus Rock vicinity
6

Dinah and Dana disappear; destination revealed

When Dinah and Dana go missing, the friends deduce that they have headed for Saurus Rock. The group bands together to search for them and to confirm the legend's danger or promise. The dynamic shifts as the kids realize the real stakes of the quest.

Day 2 afternoon Great Valley
7

Reaching Saurus Rock and the rescue attempt

Littlefoot and friends reach Saurus Rock and spot Dinah and Dana at the top. They climb to rescue them, but the twins slip and fall, breaking off one of the rock's teeth. The moment intensifies the peril and the need to protect the rock.

Day 2 evening Saurus Rock
8

Sharptooth chase and escape

An Allosaurus pursues the group, threatening their escape. They cross a gorge on a suspended log, but the log breaks under the carnivore's weight and it plummets to its apparent death. The narrow escape reinforces the danger in the valley.

Day 2 night Gorge
9

Cera's father admonishes Cera

Cera's father scolds her for not protecting the twins, reminding her that she must be watched and stay responsible. The moment adds pressure on her to prove herself and to support her friends. It also hints at the growing tension between duty and independence.

Night Cera's home
10

Nightmare and warning

That night, Littlefoot dreams of Saurus Rock fracturing and the monolith collapsing. Grandpa Longneck comforts him and reiterates the warning about bad luck, steering the conversation toward courage and responsibility. The dream plants seeds of doubt and resolve.

Night Grandfather's cave
11

Valley misfortunes begin

In the days that follow, misfortunes plague the Great Valley: the watering hole dries up and a tornado tears through. Doc helps protect Littlefoot during the storm, while Dinah and Dana recount Cera's bravery to her father. The valley's pain tests everyone’s resolve.

Next few days Great Valley
12

Blame and guilt after the storm

Despite Doc's help, the adults blame his sudden appearance for the valley's troubles. Littlefoot blames himself and his friends for the perceived failure to protect Saurus Rock. The group spirals into guilt as they try to sort out responsibility and truth.

After the storm Great Valley
13

Littlefoot's plan to fix Saurus Rock

Determined to prove Doc's innocence, Littlefoot plans to take one of the Sharptooth's teeth to replace the missing rock tooth. In the process, he discovers that the Allosaurus is still alive and stalking the valley. The plan shifts from proof to survival as new threats emerge.

After storm Near Saurus Rock
14

Climax: the fight and the repair

Allosaurus and Tyrannosaurus threaten the valley, and Doc arrives to help as Grandpa is drawn into the danger. The carnivores crash into a rock spire and are crushed, while the two long necks pull down the spire to seal their fate. A tooth from the Allosaurus falls out and is used to repair Saurus Rock.

Climax Saurus Rock vicinity
15

Doc departs and a new legend forms

Doc departs, telling Littlefoot that he already has a hero to depend on—Grandpa. They acknowledge that there is no such thing as bad luck, only the choice to protect one another. Littlefoot and Cera then craft a new legend depicting Grandpa as ‘The Brave, Great Dinosaur’ to honor his heroism.

Ending Valley

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