
Day of the Dragon
Documentary · TV Movie
Overview
It's hard work being the world's biggest dragon on Rinca island. Competition is so fierce, and the global temperature slowly rising
Top Cast
Dave Birch
Dave Birch
Narrator
Dave Birch
Narrator


Graeme Duane
Graeme Duane
Director
Graeme Duane
Director
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