The Falcon
The Falcon

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The Falcon

1983
Movie
105 min
Serbo-Croatian

Banović Strahinja takes place during the middle ages in Serbia. While estate owner Strahinja is hunting, a Turkish bandit, Alija, attacks his castle. The Turks kill his servants and kidnap his beloved Andja. When he discovers what has happened, Strahinja gathers a together a group of scoundrels and chases the bandits.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Jules BassGenres: Animation, Family, Fantasy

Plot Summary

In a land of eternal winter, a young prince named Pip is transformed into a falcon by a wicked sorcerer named Kraye. Pip must overcome Kraye's evil magic and find a way to break the spell before he is trapped as a falcon forever. Along his journey, he encounters various magical creatures and learns the true meaning of courage and self-discovery.

Critical Reception

The Falcon (also known as The Flight of the Dragon) is a lesser-known animated fantasy film that received a mixed to positive reception, primarily appreciated for its whimsical story and vibrant animation, though some critics found the plot somewhat predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its colorful animation and charming voice performances, particularly from Jonathan Winters.

  • Admired for its fairy-tale like narrative that appeals to younger audiences.

  • Some noted the pacing could be slow at times for an animated feature.

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Fun Fact

The film was also known as 'The Flight of the Dragon' in some international markets.

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