Dragonheart

Synopsis: The young, sickly King Einon was wounded in a battle. In order for him to survive, he is healed by Draco, a dragon. Some years later, Bowen, a dragon slayer, encounters Draco. The two team up to form a traveling duo that perform an act, but the act is only known by themselves. Bowen supposedly "slays" Draco and then collects a reward from the town or village that he protects by killing the dragon who had been "terrorizing" them. From there, Bowen and Draco must save the entire kingdom from the rule of the now evil King Einon, who is part of Draco and Draco a part of him.

Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Director(s): Rob Cohen

Actors: Dennis Quaid, David Thewlis, Pete Postlethwaite, Dina Meyer

Production: MCA Universal Home Video

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 3 wins & 7 nominations.


IMDB:: 6.4
Rotten Tomatoes:: 50%

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: PG-13
Year:: 1996
: 103 min
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Not bad.
But not good enough to live.
Mind if l sit down?
l don't have your energy.
Fight with your head.
Not your heart.
Straight.
Better, Einon.
But you're still dead.
Purpose, not passion.
No one ever found victory
in the dirt.
The peasants are revolting.
They've always been revoltin', Prince.
But now they're rebellin'.
King Freyne wants his son
to witness his noble victory.
There's nothing noble
about crushing desperate men.
They're traitorous scum!
The king commands!
Bring him!
You can come, too, nursemaid.
Die, you dog!
- l wish we were down there.
- No, you don't.
Yes, l do. Just to see you
in action, Bowen.
Yours would be
the finest blade on the field.
My blade was not made
for your father's slaughter.
He is my father, Bowen,
and he is the king.
Yes.
But when you are king,
remember today...
and the difference
between battle and butchery.
And remember the Old Code.
Then you'll be a greater king
than your father.
l promise, Knight...
l will be greater.
Freyne!
Now, Hewe, now!
- He's trapped!
- Einon!
Einon!
Einon, no!
Enough! Enough!
The battle's out there!
Father?
Die! lt's mine!
Einon! Einon!
l'm here, Einon!
l'm here, my King.
Dead, madam.
King Freyne,
your husband, slain.
ln here!
ln here, on the bed.
Get out! Out!
Out! Brok, out!
You stay, Bowen.
Forgive me, Queen Aislinn.
There's nothing to forgive.
His father's tyranny
brought him to this end.
He's beyond all help.
Not all.
A knight is sworn to valor.
Sworn to valor.
- His heart knows only virtue.
- Virtue.
His blade defends the helpless.
His might upholds the weak.
You must stay awake, my son!
- You must stay awake. Repeat the Code.
- The Code.
His might upholds the weak.
H-His word speaks only truth.
His wrath--
Undoes the wicked.
Brok, stay there.
Lord! Great one!
Your song is sad!
Are the stars shining tonight?
No. No bright souls
glitter in this darkness.
Leave us. Go.
Aislinn, daughter of the Celts.
Whose people loved your kind
and called you friend.
Ah, the king's son...
cruel and full of trickery.
- ls this why you've come,
dragonslayer's wife?
- Dragonslayer's widow!
This boy is not his father.
This knight here is his mentor.
He has taught him the Old Code.
l need your help.
The wound is deep.
You know what you ask.
l will teach him your ways.
He will grow in your grace.
He will grow just and good.
l swear.
No! The boy must swear.
Give me your sword, Knight.
Your sword!
Do not be afraid.
He can save you.
Now listen to me, boy.
Swear that your father's
blood lust and tyranny died with him.
Swear that you will live
and rule with mercy.
Come to me
and learn the Once-ways.
Now swear!
l swear.
He's dead!
Peace, Knight of the Old Code.
Witness the wonders
of an ancient glory.
Half my heart
to make you whole.
lts strength
to purify your weakness.
Live, and remember your oath.
l served the father only
for the sake of the son.
All my hopes rest on him.
Forgive a doubting fool.
Call when you need of me.
Ask what you will of me.
My sword, my service are yours.
Only remind him
always of his vow...
Knight of the Old Code.
Brok.
Your Majesty?
The Romans built
this great fortress.
l will rebuild it,
and mine will be greater.
lt will take many men, my Lord,
to rebuild this ruin.
Yes.
Yes, it will.
Not so rebellious now.
You should thank me, boy.
lt was my stroke made you king.
No, Brok, l want no martyrs.
Death should be a release,
not a punishment.
Look good, dog.
l'm the last thing
you'll ever see.
Burn the insolence
out of his eyes.
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Charles Edward Pogue

Charles Edward Pogue Jr. (born January 18, 1950) is an American screenwriter, playwright and stage actor. He is best known for writing the screenplays of The Hound of the Baskervilles (1983), Psycho III (1986), The Fly (1986) and Dragonheart (1996). more…

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