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The Railway Dragon

The Railway Dragon

19891.00h 30m

Overview

Emily, an 8 year old girl, and a centuries year old Railway Dragon, share an adventure that they'll never forget.

Directed by Gerald Tripp
Written by Patrick Granleese, Derek Diorio
Produced by Gerald Tripp
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Top Cast

Leslie Nielsen

Leslie Nielsen

Narrator (voice)

Barry Morse

Barry Morse

The Dragon (voice)

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Tracey Moore

Emily (voice)

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Noel Counsil

Father / Conductor (voice)

C

Chuck Collins

Dragon #1 / Hunter (voice)

Rick Jones

Rick Jones

French Chef / Hunter's Son (voice)

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Beverley Wolfe

Mother (voice)

About The Railway Dragon

The Railway Dragon is a animation, adventure, family, fantasy film released in 1989. Directed by Gerald Tripp, it stars Leslie Nielsen, Barry Morse, Tracey Moore. Emily, an 8 year old girl, and a centuries year old Railway Dragon, share an adventure that they'll never forget.

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