The Lord of the Rings

Synopsis

This animated film by Ralph Bakshi presents the first part of J.R.R. Tolkien's 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 after Frodo, so he must leave his peaceful home 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.

Cast

Annette Crosbie, Philip Stone, Anthony Daniels, John Hurt, Alan Tilvern, Simon Chandler, Andre Morell, Dominic Guard, Peter Woodthorpe, Norman Bird, William Squire, Christopher Guard, Michael Scholes, Michael Cox, David Buck, Fraser Kerr, Michael Deacon, John Westbrook