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        The Reluctant Dragon
        6.6
        (150 votes)

        The Reluctant Dragon

        1941
        Family
        Animation
        Comedy
        Fantasy
        1 hr 14 min

        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.

        Creators

        Director
        Alfred L. Werker
        Director
        Hamilton Luske
        Screenplay
        Al Perkins
        Screenplay
        Larry Clemmons
        Screenplay
        Ted Sears
        Screenplay
        William Cottrell
        The Reluctant Dragon

        Cast

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

        Status
        Released (19/06/1941)
        Original language
        English
        Budget
        $600
        Country
        Production company
        🐉Dragon
        Live action and animation
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