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The big feature show with a thousand surprises! - The Reluctant Dragon
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Title: The Reluctant Dragon

Release Date: 19 Jun 1941

Runtime: 1h 14m

Genre: Family, Animation, Comedy, Fantasy

Director: Walt Disney Productions

Production Companies: Walt Disney Productions

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.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.626 (151 votes)

Cast

  • Robert Benchley: Robert Benchley
  • Doris: Frances Gifford
  • Humphrey: Buddy Pepper
  • Mrs. Benchley: Nana Bryant
  • Sir Giles (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice): Claud Allister
  • Dragon (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice): Barnett Parker
  • Boy (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice): Billy Lee
  • Clara Cluck (voice) / Florence Gill: Florence Gill
  • Donald Duck (voice) / Clarence Nash: Clarence Nash
  • Norman Ferguson: Norman Ferguson
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