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The Lord of the Rings
Wed, Nov 15, 1978
- Adventure
- Animation
- Fantasy
Film · Synopsis
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.
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Release windows
When & where
US
- In CinemasWed, Nov 15, 1978
GB
- In CinemasThu, Jul 5, 1979
AU
- In CinemasFri, Mar 7, 1980
FR
- In CinemasWed, Jan 23, 1980
- PhysicalFri, Nov 30, 2001DVD
DE
- In CinemasThu, Aug 16, 1979
- Streaming / DigitalThu, Nov 8, 2001
JP
- In CinemasSat, Jul 21, 1979
Where to watch
Streaming TBA
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Cast
Top of the call sheet
Christopher Guardas Frodo (voice)
William Squireas Gandalf (voice)- MMichael Scholesas Sam (voice)
John Hurtas Aragorn (voice)
Simon Chandleras Merry (voice)
Dominic Guardas Pippin (voice)
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