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Title: The Lord of the Rings

Release Date: 1978

Animation Style: Traditional Cell and Rotoscope

Animation Studio: Fantasy Films / Bakshi Productions

Directed by: Ralph Bakshi

Plot: This animated film presents the first part of J.R.R. Tolkien's world renowned fantasy tale. The wise old wizard, Gandalf (William Squire), entrusts the young hobbit, Frodo (Christopher Guard), with a magical ring. Soon dark forces are hunting Frodo, so he must leave his home in Hobbiton and travel to the ominous Mount Doom, where the ring must be destroyed. Accompanied by a trio of hobbit friends, Frodo is also aided by the mysterious Aragorn (John Hurt) and other heroic allies.



Music by Nielizas from Pixabay