Dragonheart

Legendary beast's spirit

Dragonheart is a 1996 fantasy film about the last dragon and a disillusioned knight who form an unlikely partnership.

The dragon, voiced by Sean Connery, shares his heart with a dying prince, creating a bond that drives the plot.

The film spawned several direct-to-video sequels and is remembered for its groundbreaking CGI dragon and themes of honor and sacrifice.

Dragonheart was one of the first films to feature a fully computer-generated main character.

mythology

bond

Binding tie or connection

scales · wings · treasure · hoard · lair · wisdom · immortal · serpent · beast · guardian

film

1996

Late twentieth-century year

  • DracoSerpent-shaped northern constellation
  • BowenWelsh-origin family name
  • knightHonored mounted soldier

Dennis Quaid · Sean Connery · medieval · fantasy · curse · nobility · sacrifice · redemption · Kara · rebellion

fantasy-trope

bond

Binding tie or connection

  • riderOne who mounts transport
  • companionOne who keeps company
  • pactFormal agreement between parties

chosen · destiny · sacrifice · telepathy · symbiosis · bloodline · inheritance · mark · oath · Eragon

courage

bravery

Boldness before danger

warrior · spirit · fortitude · bold · fierce · indomitable · noble · unwavering · strength · resolve

Opposites
courage and valor

Dragonheartcowardice

Absence of bravery

coward · yellow-belly · craven · faint-hearted · chicken-hearted

mythic/noble spirit

Dragonheartworm

Limbless soil invertebrate

sniveler · rabbit-hearted · milquetoast

FANTASY FILM TONE (for 1996 film)

Dragonheartdark fantasy

Grim supernatural storytelling genre

Family

dragon, heart, dragons, hearts, hearted, heartless, hearty, heartily, heartfelt

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