In New England in the early 20th century, Pete is a nine-year-old orphan escaping from his brutal adoptive parents, the Gogans, with his only friend, a cartoon dragon named Elliott. They successfully escape to Passamaquoddy, Maine, and live with Nora, a lighthouse keeper, and her father, Lampie. Elliott is sought for medicinal purposes by the corrupt Dr. Terminus.
Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Malcolm Marmorstein (screenplay), Seton I. Miller (story), S.S. Field (story)
Helen Reddy, Jim Dale, Mickey Rooney, Red Buttons