Dragon's Return (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1968, Dragon's Return is a drama film directed by Eduard Grečner, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. This is a ballad about love, hate, and a search for a way out of loneliness. It is a dramatic story about the strange potter, Martin Leaps, nicknamed Dragon, who is suspected by the villagers as the cause of natural disasters. He lost his wife, his home, and his freedom due to false accusations. After years he returns to his native village. Putting his own life to risk, he saves a herd of sheep from a forest fire in the hills. But not even this heroic deed helps him to win back the friendship of the locals.
Who’s in it. Dragon's Return stars Radovan Lukavský as Dragon, Gustáv Valach as Simon, Emília Vášáryová as Eva and Viliam Polónyi as Village Mayor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Dragon's Return has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel and BFI Player Apple TV Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dragon's Return page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dragon's Return tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dragon's Return (1968)?
- In GB, Dragon's Return is available to stream on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel and BFI Player Apple TV Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dragon's Return worth watching?
- Dragon's Return holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dragon's Return?
- Dragon's Return stars Radovan Lukavský, Gustáv Valach, Emília Vášáryová, Viliam Polónyi and Pavol Chrobák.
- When was Dragon's Return released?
- Dragon's Return was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.