Puff, the Magic Dragon (1978): Cast
Puff, the Magic Dragon is a 1978 short fantasy animated film directed by Fred Wolf and Charles Swenson, starring Burgess Meredith as Puff (voice), Philip Tanzini and Frank Nelson. It runs 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 30 min
- Directors
- Fred Wolf and Charles Swenson
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Murakami Wolf Swenson
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Puff, the Magic Dragon About?
The premise of Puff, the Magic Dragon without spoilers.
Jackie is a shy boy imprisoned by his own fears and doubts, unable to speak to anyone around him. One day, the gentle dragon Puff appears and invites Jackie to embark on a marvelous quest, guiding his spirit across seas to the enchanted island of Honah Lee. Their surreal adventures awaken Jackie’s imagination, slowly building his confidence and courage through unexpected, whimsical lessons.
Puff, the Magic Dragon Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- cutout
- envy
- selective mutism
- wing
- toybox
- social anxiety
- childhood depression
- mental depression
- animal character name as title
- puff the magic dragon character
- four word title
- paper cutout
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- paper boy
- fear
- dragon
- despair
- island
- soul
- courage
- doctor
- magic
- magical land
- bedpost
- goodbye
- fish
- toad
- toy
- ball
- wax
- string
- anthropomorphism
- subjective camera
- magical power
- mug
- rain
- painting
- mute child
- breaking the fourth wall
- loyalty
- cave
- sign
- wasteland
- challenge
- reverse psychology
- shark
- whirlpool
- curtain
- speech
- apple
- crayon
Puff, the Magic Dragon Cast & Characters
Burgess Meredith leads the cast as Puff (voice), with Philip Tanzini as Jackie (voice) and Frank Nelson as Tall Doctor (voice). Directed by Fred Wolf and Charles Swenson; 8 actors are credited in all.
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Co-director Fred Wolf - Co-director Charles Swenson
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Burgess Meredith as Puff (voice) - Philip Tanzini as Jackie (voice)
- Frank Nelson as Tall Doctor (voice)
- Robert Ridgely as Pirate / Pieman / Sneeze (voice)
Also Starring in Puff, the Magic Dragon
· 4 more- Charles Woolf Short Doctor (voice)
- Regis Cordic Bald Doctor (voice)
- Peter Yarrow Father (voice)
- Maitzi Morgan Mother / Star (voice)
More from Fred Wolf and Charles Swenson
More films directed by Fred Wolf and Charles Swenson, best-rated first: The House Bunny, Strange Wilderness, Drunk Parents and 40-Love.
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Puff the Magic Dragon: The Incredible Mr. Nobody 1982 -
Dragon Rider 2020 -
Wish Dragon 2021 -
My Father's Dragon 2022 -
Dragonworld 1994 -
Pete's Dragon 1977 -
The Flight of Dragons 1982 -
Where’s the Dragon? 2015 -
Dragon Princess 2021 -
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Enchanted Princess 2018 -
Float 2019
Puff, the Magic Dragon FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Puff, the Magic Dragon, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Puff, the Magic Dragon?
Puff, the Magic Dragon runs 30 minutes.
When was Puff, the Magic Dragon released?
Puff, the Magic Dragon was released on October 30, 1978.
Who directed Puff, the Magic Dragon?
Puff, the Magic Dragon was directed by Fred Wolf and Charles Swenson.
More films by Fred Wolf Who is in the cast of Puff, the Magic Dragon?
Puff, the Magic Dragon stars Burgess Meredith as Puff (voice), Philip Tanzini as Jackie (voice) and Frank Nelson as Tall Doctor (voice), among 8 credited actors.
Does Puff, the Magic Dragon have a post-credit scene?
No. Puff, the Magic Dragon has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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