Adventure
Duration
110 minutes

Quick Summary

A knight is dispatched on a mission to locate a missing princess, but he soon faces a formidable dragon in a perilous confrontation. The tale is presented as a family fantasy adventure. It stars James Purefoy, Michael Clarke Duncan and Piper Perabo.

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George and the Dragon is a programme presented in the form of a movie. Classified under the fantasy adventure genre, it is aimed at family audiences and blends elements of medieval questing with mythical creatures. The title hints at the central confrontation that drives the story, positioning the work squarely within the tradition of heroic tales set against a backdrop of dragons and chivalry. The narrative follows a knight who is dispatched on a mission to locate a missing princess. As he pursues the rescue, he encounters a powerful dragon that stands in his way, turning his quest into a direct confrontation with the beast. The knight’s journey therefore shifts from a simple search to a struggle against a formidable creature, testing his resolve and bravery as he attempts to overcome the dragon’s threat. The film is presented as a family‑friendly fantasy adventure, featuring a cast that includes James Purefoy, Michael Clarke Duncan and Piper Perabo. Their involvement adds recognizable faces to the tale of bravery and myth, while the storyline remains centred on the knight’s encounter with the dragon and his quest to rescue the princess. Together, the elements of adventure, mythic creature and heroic duty combine to create a straightforward, action‑driven narrative suitable for viewers of all ages.

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George and the Dragon broadcasts on Legend at 7:00am, Saturday, 24 January 2026.

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Production Details

Year2004
Runtime93 mins
DirectorTom Reeve

Cast & Crew

TR
Tom ReeveDirector
PP
Piper Peraboas Princess Luma
JP
Joan Plowrightas Mother Superior
PF
Paul Freemanas Sir Robert
BT
Bill Treacheras Elmendorf
PS
Patrick Swayzeas Garth
SC
Simon Callowas King Edgar
JP
James Purefoyas George