Gavin, Jean and Peter meet Danny the Dragon, an unintentional visitor from outer space. Danny and the children encounter many adventures before Danny finally manages to return to his own planet.
Acting
Jack Wild pre-Oliver! — pure chaotic child star energy.
Practical Effects
Whoever built Danny's dragon suit deserves a medal and therapy.
Director
C.M. Pennington-Richards
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was director C.M. Pennington-Richards' final film — he spent his career in British TV and film, ending with a space dragon.
1966 was peak 'kind alien visitor' cinema — Danny arrived the same year America got The Day the Earth Stood Still's influence and Britain just wanted nice dragons.