

Merlin and the Dragons
Synopsis
A young King Arthur is awoken from his sleep by bad dreams, about a boy who is made king because he pulls a sword from a stone. He goes to Merlin to seek his counsel, and Merlin begins a story of his own, about a young boy with strange abilities and visions. The boy, called Emrys, is feared in his village called of as a demon. Eventually, King Vortigern comes and forces his village to build a tower for him. However, the tower crumbles. His wizards advise him to find a demon boy and spill his blood upon the ground. However, when the boy is brought before Vortigern, he predicts that there is a pool of water beneath the foundations of the castle that weaken it. The workers find a pool of water and two strange stones, from which two beasts emerge, a white and a red dragon.
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November 9, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dennis Woodyard, Hu Yihong
- Screenplay & Story
- Jane Yolen, Nennius, Jeoffery of Monmouth
- Original Title
- Merlin and the Dragons
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 37m
- Production Studios
- Shanghai Animation Film Studio, Lightyear Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dennis Woodyard, Hu Yihong
Jane Yolen, Nennius, Jeoffery of Monmouth
Arne Holland, Joshua M. Greene
Department Leadership Roster
Dennis Woodyard
Director
Hu Yihong
Director
Joshua M. Greene
Producer
Jane Yolen
Writer
Nennius
Writer
Jeoffery of Monmouth
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Merlin and the Dragons
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Merlin and the Dragons about?
A young King Arthur is awoken from his sleep by bad dreams, about a boy who is made king because he pulls a sword from a stone. He goes to Merlin to seek his counsel, and Merlin begins a story of his own, about a young boy with strange abilities and visions. The boy, called Emrys, is feared in his village called of as a demon. Eventually, King Vortigern comes and forces his village to build a tower for him. However, the tower crumbles. His wizards advise him to find a demon boy and spill his blood upon the ground. However, when the boy is brought before Vortigern, he predicts that there is a pool of water beneath the foundations of the castle that weaken it. The workers find a pool of water and two strange stones, from which two beasts emerge, a white and a red dragon.
Who directed Merlin and the Dragons?
Merlin and the Dragons was directed by Dennis Woodyard, Hu Yihong.
Who stars in Merlin and the Dragons?
The principal cast of Merlin and the Dragons includes Kevin Kline.
When was Merlin and the Dragons released and how long is it?
Merlin and the Dragons was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 37m.



















