John Ritter, James Earl Jones, Harry Morgan

Set in a time of sword and sorcery, THE FLIGHT OF DRAGONS is an epic animated adventure spanning time and space. Peter Dickenson (John Ritter) is a modern-day man of science. Designing video games for...( read more  read more... ) a living, Peter is astonished when he's magically transported from the 20th century back to mystical times to battle Ommadon (James Earl Jones), an evil wizard bent on destroying the land. Accompanied by a fiery dragon, an outlaw elf, a chivalrous knight, and an over-the-hill magician, Peter sets out on a quest to capture the Red Crown that empowers the wicked sorcerer.

A precursor to directors Jules Bass and Arthur Rankin's epic TV series THUNDERCATS, THE FLIGHT OF DRAGONS includes a plethora of fantasy creatures--orcs, elves, dwarves, and, of course, dragons. Featuring an array of voices, including Ritter, Jones, Victor Buono, and Harry Morgan, the film successfully captures all the essential DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS-like elements and places them in a setting that is both educational and entertaining.

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G, 96 min.

Directed by: Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr.

Release Date: January 1, 1982

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  • May 12, 2007
    In the style of many classic 1980 fantasy cartoons, this movie is one of the few to sympathize with the march of progress, as well as making some minor social commentary on the Cold War, instead of merely dramatizing the tragic loss of nature and magic.
  • November 11, 2009
    from the first ten minutes, it looks great.
  • July 27, 2009
    Tiene cierto encanto de animacion ochentera. Recomendable para nostalgicos que vieron esta peli de ninyos (como yo). Imprescindible VO. (5)
  • June 16, 2009
    A young Boston writer goes back in time into an era where wizards and dragon reign and science is just barely known.
  • June 8, 2009
    A beautifully animated film which delves into a quest storyline which is a reminder of that of Lord of the Rings. A great storyline which is one for the family.
  • April 27, 2009
    it used to scare me when i was little
  • March 26, 2009
    I only remember bits and pieces of this movie, but I know that I liked it. Made by the same people as "The Hobbit."
  • March 10, 2009
    I watched this years ago and thought it was a great movie.
  • February 25, 2009
    loved this when i was a kid

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  • kevtaylor
    January 20, 2007
    Love this film ever since I saw it on tv back in 1984

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