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DragonHeart (1996)

PG_13  103 min  -  Action | Adventure | Drama   -  31 May 1996 (USA)
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The last dragon and a disillusioned dragonslaying knight must cooperate to stop an evil king who was given partial immortality.

Director:

Rob Cohen
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Dennis Quaid ...
David Thewlis ...
Pete Postlethwaite ...
Dina Meyer ...
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Storyline

Set in the 10th Century, a man (Bowen) teams up with the last dragon to remind the people of a long lost code of honor, and inspire them to fight for their freedom from a tyrannical king. Written by Rob Meyer <rob.meyer@csus.edu>  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Dragon | King | Evil King | Battle | Village  | See more »

Taglines:

You will believe.

Genres:

Action | Adventure | Drama | Fantasy

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for action/violence See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Coração de Dragão See more »

Filming Locations:

Bratislava, Slovakia See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$57,000,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$53,000,000 (Worldwide) (except USA)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Universal Pictures See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

DTS-Stereo  | DTS  | Dolby SR

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Dennis Quaid broke a finger in a duel with David Thewlis and spent the last two weeks of the shoot in a plaster cast. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: Position of young Einon's arm as he kneels down to his dying father. See more »

Quotes

Draco: [talking about Bowen earning money for killing dragons] Well since you seek a profit, we might as well begin.
Bowen: Oh, don't flatter yourself! It's not the profit, it's the pleasure!
Draco: Perhaps less pleasurable and more costly than you think!
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Connections

Referenced in Dragon (2006) See more »