Review of Pete's Dragon (1977) by Michael I — 23 Mar 2010

The song "Candle On The Water" by Helen Reddy is so beautiful that it took my breath away and I also heard it in French and German.

This review of Pete's Dragon (1977) was written by Michael I on 23 Mar 2010.

Pete's Dragon has generally received mixed reviews.

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