The Lord of the Rings
"Fantasy...beyond your imagination"
Originally released in 1978. The Lord of the Rings is a adventure/animation film. directed by Ralph Bakshi. With a runtime of 2h 12m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Christopher Guard, William Squire, and Michael Scholes
Synopsis
Young Hobbit Frodo Baggins is thrown into an amazing adventure when he's tasked with destroying the One Ring, created by the dark lord Sauron. Frodo must travel in a small fellowship of nine warriors and accomplices. But it won't be an easy journey for the Fellowship of the Ring, on the ultimate quest to rid Middle-earth of evil.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 15, 1978
47 years ago
Runtime
2h 12m
132 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (1,018 votes)
Budget
$4M
Production budget
Box Office
$30.5M
7.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Christopher Guard
as Frodo (voice)
William Squire
as Gandalf (voice)
Michael Scholes
as Sam (voice)
John Hurt
as Aragorn (voice)
Simon Chandler
as Merry (voice)
Dominic Guard
as Pippin (voice)
Michael Graham Cox
as Boromir (voice)
Anthony Daniels
as Legolas (voice)
David Buck
as Gimli (voice)
Norman Bird
as Bilbo (voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $4,000,000
- Revenue
- $30,477,175
Production Companies
- Fantasy Films
- Bakshi Productions
- Saul Zaentz Film Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Lord of the Rings about?
Young Hobbit Frodo Baggins is thrown into an amazing adventure when he's tasked with destroying the One Ring, created by the dark lord Sauron. Frodo must travel in a small fellowship of nine warrio...
Who directed The Lord of the Rings?
The Lord of the Rings was directed by Ralph Bakshi.
How long is The Lord of the Rings?
The Lord of the Rings has a runtime of 2 hours and 12 minutes (132 minutes total).
When was The Lord of the Rings released?
The Lord of the Rings was released on November 15, 1978 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Lord of the Rings?
The main cast of The Lord of the Rings includes Christopher Guard, William Squire, Michael Scholes, John Hurt, Simon Chandler.
Is The Lord of the Rings worth watching?
The Lord of the Rings has a user rating of 6.6/10 based on 1,018 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.