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George and the Dragon

  • 20042004
  • PGPG
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
4K
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George and the Dragon (2004)
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A knight returning from the Crusades takes on a dragon and becomes a legend.A knight returning from the Crusades takes on a dragon and becomes a legend.A knight returning from the Crusades takes on a dragon and becomes a legend.
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
4K
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  • Director
    • Tom Reeve
  • Writers
    • Tom Reeve
    • Michael Burks
  • Stars
    • James Purefoy
    • Piper Perabo
    • Patrick Swayze
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  • Director
    • Tom Reeve
  • Writers
    • Tom Reeve
    • Michael Burks
  • Stars
    • James Purefoy
    • Piper Perabo
    • Patrick Swayze
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    • 38User reviews
    • 16Critic reviews
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    George and the Dragon
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    Patrick Swayze, Michael Clarke Duncan, Piper Perabo, and James Purefoy in George and the Dragon (2004)
    George and the Dragon (2004)
    Patrick Swayze in George and the Dragon (2004)
    Patrick Swayze and Samir Bezzah in George and the Dragon (2004)
    Michael Clarke Duncan and Samir Bezzah in George and the Dragon (2004)

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    James Purefoy
    James Purefoy
    • Georgeas George
    Piper Perabo
    Piper Perabo
    • Princess Lunnaas Princess Lunna
    Patrick Swayze
    Patrick Swayze
    • Garthas Garth
    Michael Clarke Duncan
    Michael Clarke Duncan
    • Tarikas Tarik
    Bill Treacher
    Bill Treacher
    • Elmendorfas Elmendorf
    Jean-Pierre Castaldi
    Jean-Pierre Castaldi
    • Father Bernardas Father Bernard
    Rollo Weeks
    Rollo Weeks
    • Wrynas Wryn
    Paul Freeman
    Paul Freeman
    • Sir Robertas Sir Robert
    Stefan Jürgens
    Stefan Jürgens
    • Bulcharas Bulchar
    Stefan Weinert
    Stefan Weinert
    • Mercenary #1as Mercenary #1
    Phil McKee
    Phil McKee
    • McNallyas McNally
    Caroline Carver
    Caroline Carver
    • Sister Angelaas Sister Angela
    Simon Callow
    Simon Callow
    • King Edgaras King Edgar
    Joan Plowright
    Joan Plowright
    • Mother Superioras Mother Superior
    Carl Chase
    • Aardas Aard
    Jamie Treacher
    Jamie Treacher
    • Captain D'Arcyas Captain D'Arcy
    Bill Oddie
    Bill Oddie
    • Odoas Odo
    Peter McCabe
    Peter McCabe
    • Grimleyas Grimley
    • Director
      • Tom Reeve
    • Writers
      • Tom Reeve
      • Michael Burks
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The movie is loosely inspired by the Legend of St George and the Dragon, popular in British and European folklore.
    • Quotes

      George: [George and Tarik are walking on the beach, about to part paths] Tarik, things won't be the same without you. What will I do with myself? When you're not praying five times a day.

      Tarik: [laughs] Do exactly the same thing you would do when I *was* praying.

      George: Oh, that's impossible.

      Tarik: Why?

      George: Because I was stealing your food.

    • Crazy credits
      A selection of outtakes, bloopers and behind-the-scenes jokes are featured during the closing credits.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Super Why!: George and the Dragon (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      It Will Always Be You
      Composed by Gast Waltzing

      Vocals by Maggie Parke

    User reviews38

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Nice entertainment, good cast, weak realization
    Probably it could've been a better work, but still I got lots of fun. In first place it reminded me greatly "A Knight's Tale" - the same historical/fantasy action comedy. Quite interesting actors/characters interleaving: Purefoy starring as George here played a tiny but plot-significant role of Prince Edward in "Knight's Tale" and this character could be the future of George; and vice-versa for another comic fantasy "Willow", also close by the mood to this one, where we had Kilmer starring, and his tiny but plot-important role of El Cameo #1 in "George..." could be the bad future of his thief character in "Willow", would he not have a chance to show himself as a true hero.

    We also have a charming princess, which reminds me the one out of "Shrek", with strong character and extraordinary view on the world, a sweet smile for friends and a hard hand for foes, quite a charismatic character as well as George himself, and James Purefoy makes a very charismatic presence in the film, becoming my personal actor discovery, so if you love Purefoy, that's definitely a title to enjoy.

    I haven't seen Patrick Swayze on screen for a long while and he was my reason to buy this movie, but that's definitely not his best appearance, I had an impression that he wasn't giving himself a lot into playing that knight. I heard he did want to plain villains, but he still looks best as romantic hero by his manners, and thus he fits well for this role since his character is quite ambiguous: not romantic, not sensitive, eager for power and fame, but he does show the qualities of a strong chief and he's also drawing sympathies as a deft and humorous warrior. Almost until the end I was hoping they would still end up friends with George, as they started out being naturally attracted to one another as two of a kind, but the end roughly outlines the core difference between them – purity of the heart, even still showing their similarities.

    Well, the bottom line – that's not a piece of art, but a very good entertainment, perfect for kids. Simple nice and romantic plot, a classical fairy-tale story, with right moral accents. Very good set of actors, the characters are almost all hilarious: what of the Father Bernard played by Jean-Pierre Castaldi or George's best friend out of Crusades - Tarik the Moor played by Michael Clarke Duncan! None of "good guys" in the film actually is too good - they're not "white and noble" but they are good at heart! And thus we have a moral too: to judge people by their hearts and actions, not just their manners. And the plot is not without a knot - quite a nice & kind "upside down" view of a famous Christian legend of George the Dragon slayer!
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    • alavita
    • Mar 12, 2005

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 22, 2004 (Romania)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Germany
      • Luxembourg
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Media 8 Entertainment (United States)
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Dragon Sword
    • Filming locations
      • Lacs de l'Eau-d'Heure, Belgium
    • Production companies
      • Centurion
      • ApolloMedia Distribution
      • Ravenhouse Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $32,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $47,636
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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