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The Return of the King (1980)

Movie ★ 6.4 98 min

Animation Fantasy Adventure

Two Hobbits struggle to destroy the Ring in Mount Doom while their friends desperately fight evil Lord Sauron's forces in a final battle.

Jules Bass Director Arthur Rankin, Jr. Director Romeo Muller Writer

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Quick facts

Released
May 11, 1980
Runtime
98 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0079802
Language
Studio
, Topcraft

Themes

Cast

Orson Bean Orson Bean Frodo Baggins / Bilbo Baggins (voice) Roddy McDowall Roddy McDowall Samwise Gamgee (voice) John Huston John Huston Gandalf (voice) Theodore Gottlieb Theodore Gottlieb Gollum (voice) Casey Kasem Casey Kasem Meriadoc 'Merry' Brandybuck (voice) Sonny Melendrez Sonny Melendrez Peregrin 'Pippin' Took (voice) Theodore Bikel Theodore Bikel Aragorn (voice) William Conrad William Conrad Lord Denethor (voice) Don Messick Don Messick King Theoden / Easterling / The Mouth of Sauron (voice) Paul Frees Paul Frees Orc / Uruk-Hai / Capt. Shagrat / Lt. Snaga / Lord Elrond (voice) John Stephenson John Stephenson Gondorian Guard / Dwimmerlaik - The Witch-King of Angmar (voice) Nellie Bellflower Eowyn / Dernhelm (voice) Glenn Yarbrough Glenn Yarbrough The Minstrel (voice)

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Return of the King about?
Two Hobbits struggle to destroy the Ring in Mount Doom while their friends desperately fight evil Lord Sauron's forces in a final battle.
Who directed The Return of the King?
The Return of the King was directed by Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin, Jr..
Who stars in The Return of the King?
The Return of the King stars Orson Bean, Roddy McDowall, John Huston, Theodore Gottlieb.
When was The Return of the King released?
The Return of the King is a 1980 animation, fantasy, adventure film.
Where can I watch The Return of the King?
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