- Actors: John Ritter, Larry Storch, James Earl Jones
- Directors: Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr.
- Format: PAL, Colour, Full Screen
- Language English
- Aspect Ratio: 4:3 - 1.33:1
- Classification: PG
- Studio: Warner
- Run Time: 92 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B000VPKGP8
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 3,299 in Video (See Top 100 in Video)
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Product Description
This is an animated movie based on the book by Peter Dickinson. In this movie the realm of magic is being threatened by the realm of logic, so Carolinus, the green wizard decides to shield it for all time. Ommedon, the evil red wizard, stands in his way. Carolinus then calls for a quest that is to be led by a man named Peter Dickinson, who is the first man of both the realms of science and magic. It is Peters job to defeat Ommedon.
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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
I am wondering why The Flight of Dragons (1982 animated film) with such a voice cast as James Earl Jones, John Ritter and Harry Morgan to name a few, with a fantastic soundtrack by Maury Laws and visual animation which has stood the test of time as something truly impressive and captivating, has not been released on to dvd, not even in America, why is this? The video was released by Warner Bros in 1999, why haven't they not ventured to try a dvd release? There is obviously a large following on the internet, You Tube has had frequent postings with clips from the film and even pirate copies have been sold and are on sale on ebay, how can this be allowed? This film has even been praised by Hayao Miyazaki yet no release has been presented, not even for a short period to satisfy demand. I cannot help but think there is some reason unbeknownst to me as to why this film has not been released. It isn't the quality of the animation which was intriguing as it does vary in quality but the ideas are what made it so interesting, the notion of the imaginative world, the world of the spirit being usurped by the laws of logic, these are fascinating concepts for children and tie in with further intellectual debates as to mans place in the universe and how he grapples in coming to terms with his/her consciousness. This film has been over looked too long now and deserves a straight forward dvd release, at the very least.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
Sadly I only have an old video of 'Flight Of Dragons' taped from the TV, but it doesn't stop me enjoying it time after time. It's surely one of the finest animated films in existence. Anyone who's interested in fantasy - good against evil, wizards, quests and, of course, dragons will lap this up!
It's made by the same people who did 'The Hobbit' and 'The Last Unicorn' films and, even though they're also great, 'Dragons' in my view is much better! In fact, I can't think of a better cartoon film.
I am looking forward to a DVD release (surely this HAS to happen!) or maybe even a live-action remake of the story - The Last Unicorn is being done at the moment. With the popularity of Lord Of The Rings, this is the perfect time for 'The Flight Of Dragons' to emerge again!
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
As a child i loved this animation.Its one to watch with your kids over and over again.The story captures your imagination and you go on a journey with the characters.It brings together the worlds of magic and science with a love story tied in along the way.Excellent!!!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Favourite childhood film
Like the other reviewers I watched this over and over as a child and now nearly 30 years later I can still recite bits of it. Read more
Published 16 months ago by GC
Please release this film on DVD
My children and I watched this film over and over when they were growing up, it never ceased to captivate our attention and imagination. Read more
Published 16 months ago by readalot
Ahhh the memories!
A classic. Loved this film so much when i was little. Used to watch it over and over again. The bit when the flute sends the dragons to sleep always made the hairs on my neck stand... Read more
Published on 22 July 2009 by JobbyJ
" ... by heavens, why isn't this film out on dvd!!!!!"
I am wondering why The Flight of Dragons (1982 animated film) with such a voice cast as James Earl Jones, John Ritter and Harry Morgan to name a few, with a fantastic soundtrack by... Read more
Published on 4 July 2008 by Horatio Guttersnipe
When will this be a DVD?
I saw this film on telly when I was very young and have never forgotten it. I managed to buy it on e-bay, but the quality is very poor as it has been transferred from VHS to DVD. Read more
Published on 7 Dec 2007 by Kim Allison
Flight fabtastik
Flight of Dragons is THE best movie of all time. Like many have said it stays with you through life. I saw this whilst I was young and it has defined what dragons are. Read more
Published on 7 Dec 2007 by Ms. A. Fairclough
I want the DVD, too!!
I've been watching this film on a severely aged VHS tape since I was about five years old. It started my obsession with dragons which has now reached the level that I'm writing a... Read more
Published on 24 Nov 2007 by Nadia C. Ayoub
YES I AGREE - EVERYONE MUST SEE THIS MOVIE!
I don't think I need to add to the other reviewers comments, I saw it when I was young and it has alco become an intrinsic part of my psyche when I was 12 along with amazing... Read more
Published on 9 May 2007 by C. Mason
This NEEDS to be released on DVD...
I'd like to plead Warner Home Video...or whoever deals with this kind of thing... PLEASE release this movie on DVD.... Read more
Published on 22 April 2007 by K. Hutson
A must have film for everybody
I think it was three times in a row. I was a ten-years-old child when I saw this for the first time, and once it ended I had to rewind and watch it again, and again. Read more
Published on 21 Sep 2005 by Enrique Ovidio Carro Rey
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