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The Reluctant Dragon (1941)

Directed by Alfred L. Werker, Hamilton Luske · 74 min · Animation, Family, Comedy

21.7 TOPICAL score · #4,344 of 6,776 films

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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.

The Reluctant Dragon (1941, directed by Alfred L. Werker and Hamilton Luske) has a TOPICAL score of 21.7 - ranked 4,344 of the 6,776 films TOPICAL scores. It scores highest on historical impact and audience, and lowest on awards. Audiences: TMDB 6.6/10 (170 ratings). Wikipedia covers it in 50 languages.

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Critics-
Audience34
Awards0
Historical impact81
Lasting engagement33
Cast11
Legacy & cult status-

Starring: Robert Benchley (actor #1,872), Frances Gifford, Buddy Pepper, Nana Bryant

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