Le dragon récalcitrant

Original title: The Reluctant Dragon

1941
20m

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Based upon Kenneth Grahame's book of the same name, a dragon who would much rather recite poetry and play is taught how to be ferocious by a young boy and a knight.Based upon Kenneth Grahame's book of the same name, a dragon who would much rather recite poetry and play is taught how to be ferocious by a young boy and a knight.Based upon Kenneth Grahame's book of the same name, a dragon who would much rather recite poetry and play is taught how to be ferocious by a young boy and a knight.

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6.7/10

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Barnett Parker

The Dragon
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Claud Allister

Sir Giles
(voice)

Billy Lee

The Boy
(voice)

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- Hamilton Luske
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Trivia
Originally released as the main animated segment of the feature film 'The Reluctant Dragon' (1941), it was subsequently released on DVD on the compilation sets, 'Disney Fables: Volume 6' (2004) and 'Disney Animation Collection Volume 6' (2006).

Quotes
The Dragon: [singing] I'm the Reluctant Dragon, what ho! Quite so! The very Reluctant Dragon, oh, very very, don't you know? They call me "timid dragon"! What rot! I'm not! I just won't fight, I'd rather play, I know I shan't get hurt that way!

Connections
Featured in Les secrets de Walt Disney (1941)

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6/10

Cute, with a message

This animated short tells the story of a peaceful, friendly dragon who, with the help of a young boy and an aging knight, stages a fake battle to keep the myth of fierce dragons alive for the local villagers. There is a nice message about acceptance of difference and not feeling pressured to adhere to stereotypes that is pretty progressive considering this was made in 1941. The animation is cute, without being spectacular, and the overall tone is light and funny. Far from being a Disney classic, this is still a nice little animated short that has sadly been a bit hidden by how it was released (as part of a mostly forgotten 'compilation' film). Worth a look.