Pete's Dragon : Missing Footage

zapppop · 07-13-2001, 08:29 PM

DOES IT BOTHER ANYONE ELSE THAT EVEN THE " FULLY RESTORED " EDITION OF PETE'S DRAGON IS STILL MISSING 6 MINUTES OF FOOTAGE FROM IT'S ORIGINAL THEATER RUN ?

JRob2k1 · 07-15-2001, 10:18 PM

No

-JRob

JRob2k1 · 07-15-2001, 10:21 PM

Actually Im just giving you a hard time. I've never seen the whole movie and what i did see never really appealed to me.

But I can see that if you liked a movie and then it had missing scenes, it would bother you.

-JRob

Gandalf · 07-23-2001, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by zapppop
DOES IT BOTHER ANYONE ELSE THAT EVEN THE " FULLY RESTORED " EDITION OF PETE'S DRAGON IS STILL MISSING 6 MINUTES OF FOOTAGE FROM IT'S ORIGINAL THEATER RUN ?

What footage is missing? Would the extra six minutes be on the laser disc version?

zapppop · 07-24-2001, 02:20 PM

I'm not sure.

The VIDEO and DVD releases are 129 minutes.

The original theatrical version is 135 minutes.

How long is the Laserdisc ?

**Alex S.** · 07-24-2001, 03:16 PM

Are you sure about your numbers zappop? IMDb lists Pete's Dragon as 128 minutes.

Most other sites I looked at agreed that the original run-time was 128 minutes, though the 1985 re-release was 104 minutes and there are versions that were as short as 89 minutes.

zapppop · 07-24-2001, 11:22 PM

I'm sure.

According to the updated official encyclopedia DISNEY A TO Z, Pete's Dragon's original length is 135 minutes but was edited quickly due to the film's failure at the box office. At one point, Candle On The Water ( which was nominated for an award for best original song ) was cut out.

I wish I could've been there when it first came to theaters but I wasn't born until 1979.

**Alex S.** · 07-25-2001, 12:08 AM

Yes, I see that you are right.

I'll ask Kevin Krock about this, maybe he can get some information from Buena Vista Home Video.

zapppop · 07-25-2001, 12:39 PM

Cool !

Thanks Alex !

Doodle Duck · 07-25-2001, 12:57 PM

Maybe they can JUST put out the missing footage so we don't have to wade through the other 129 m. to see it.

sorry. I hate myself sometimes.

**Doc Krock** · 07-25-2001, 01:15 PM

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Originally posted by Alex Stroup
Yes, I see that you are right.

I'll ask Kevin Krock about this, maybe he can get some information from Buena Vista Home Video.

zapppop is correct. Both A-Z and IMDB mention the original 135 minute "Road Show" cut, as well as the other, shorter alternative versions. The 128/129 minute version is the currently accepted "unedited" version, so most references show this as the run time.

Off the top of my head, I don't think the missing 6 minutes were anything critical or worthwhile, like an entire song. I haven't seen any comments on the net regarding the content of the edits in Pete's Dragon, but I'll check a few of my references when I get home to see if they mention the edit contents.

As a "most likely" guess, though, there probably were several scenes that just ran longer than necessary, so they were trimmed to maintain the audience's attention and improve the pacing. In a movie this long, several small edits can quickly add up to quite a bit of time.

Regardless, I'll check with BVHE and see if they have any info, but it'll probably be a while before they reply. I'll post any additional info I track down.

winniepooh · 10-02-2001, 09:46 AM

I just bought the Petes dragon DVD today, and there is a scene missing, I clearly remember when I first saw the movie the opening sequence was the Hogans singing a song to Pete abour how good the will treat him if he come home. That entire scene was cut.
So Zappop was right, I just dont understand why the scene was cut.
So please Kevin if you can find out why....

Winnie

zapppop · 10-12-2001, 05:28 PM

any progress Doc Krock ?

zapppop · 10-12-2001, 05:36 PM

I also emailed BVHV today. Let's hope for a response.

07-15-2001, 10:18 PM	#2
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07-15-2001, 10:21 PM	#3
JRob2k1 Kevin Smith Fan Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: WDW	I Kid... Actually Im just giving you a hard time. I've never seen the whole movie and what i did see never really appealed to me. But I can see that if you liked a movie and then it had missing scenes, it would bother you. -JRob __________________ Good Times!

07-25-2001, 12:57 PM	#10
Doodle Duck Yeah, I wrote the book. Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Encinitas	Maybe they can JUST put out the missing footage so we don't have to wade through the other 129 m. to see it. sorry. I hate myself sometimes. __________________ Scary Dark Rides...THE Dark Ride book. http://SpookyBook.com

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07-13-2001, 08:29 PM	#1
zapppop Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001	DOES IT BOTHER ANYONE ELSE THAT EVEN THE " FULLY RESTORED " EDITION OF PETE'S DRAGON IS STILL MISSING 6 MINUTES OF FOOTAGE FROM IT'S ORIGINAL THEATER RUN ?

07-24-2001, 02:20 PM	#5
zapppop Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001	I'm not sure. The VIDEO and DVD releases are 129 minutes. The original theatrical version is 135 minutes. How long is the Laserdisc ?

07-24-2001, 03:16 PM	#6
Alex S. MousePlanet Staff MousePlanet Staff Join Date: Apr 2001 Blog Entries: 8 Latest Blog Entry: ''	Are you sure about your numbers zappop? IMDb lists Pete's Dragon as 128 minutes. Most other sites I looked at agreed that the original run-time was 128 minutes, though the 1985 re-release was 104 minutes and there are versions that were as short as 89 minutes.

07-24-2001, 11:22 PM	#7
zapppop Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001	I'm sure. According to the updated official encyclopedia DISNEY A TO Z, Pete's Dragon's original length is 135 minutes but was edited quickly due to the film's failure at the box office. At one point, Candle On The Water ( which was nominated for an award for best original song ) was cut out. I wish I could've been there when it first came to theaters but I wasn't born until 1979.

07-25-2001, 12:08 AM	#8
Alex S. MousePlanet Staff MousePlanet Staff Join Date: Apr 2001 Blog Entries: 8 Latest Blog Entry: ''	Yes, I see that you are right. I'll ask Kevin Krock about this, maybe he can get some information from Buena Vista Home Video.

07-25-2001, 12:39 PM	#9
zapppop Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001	Cool ! Thanks Alex !

10-02-2001, 09:46 AM	#12
winniepooh Silly old bear Join Date: May 2001 Location: Viby Sj. , Denmark	I just bought the Petes dragon DVD today, and there is a scene missing, I clearly remember when I first saw the movie the opening sequence was the Hogans singing a song to Pete abour how good the will treat him if he come home. That entire scene was cut. So Zappop was right, I just dont understand why the scene was cut. So please Kevin if you can find out why.... Winnie

10-12-2001, 05:28 PM	#13
zapppop Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001	any progress Doc Krock ?

10-12-2001, 05:36 PM	#14
zapppop Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001	I also emailed BVHV today. Let's hope for a response.