Pete's Dragon (1977)

Ceremony Year: 1978Category: Best Original SongReleased: 1977

Nominated Talent & Credits

Al Kasha— Music and Lyrics by Al Kasha and Joel Hirschhorn

Joel Hirschhorn— Music and Lyrics by Al Kasha and Joel Hirschhorn

Synopsis / Overview

Pete, a young orphan, runs away to a Maine fishing town with his best friend a lovable, sometimes invisible dragon named Elliott! When they are taken in by a kind lighthouse keeper, Nora, and her father, Elliott's prank playing lands them in big trouble. Then, when crooked salesmen try to capture Elliott for their own gain, Pete must attempt a daring rescue.

Historical Academy Record

MUSIC (Original Song) — 50th Academy Awards (1978)

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