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The Return of the King

NR1h 38m1980Jules Bass,Arthur Rankin, Jr.
IMDb: 5.7/10Rotten: 67%
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Two Hobbits struggle to destroy the Ring in Mount Doom while their friends desperately fight evil Lord Sauron's forces in a final battle.

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Based On Novel Or BookElvesShireMusicalSequelTower

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Return of the King (1980) 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 stars in The Return of the King?

The Return of the King stars Orson Bean (Frodo Baggins / Bilbo Baggins (voice)), Roddy McDowall (Samwise Gamgee (voice)), John Huston (Gandalf (voice)), Theodore Gottlieb (Gollum (voice)), Casey Kasem (Meriadoc 'Merry' Brandybuck (voice)). The film was directed by Jules Bass.

How long is The Return of the King?

The Return of the King has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1980. It is rated NR.

Is The Return of the King worth watching?

The Return of the King holds an IMDb rating of 5.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 67. Fans of Animation, Fantasy, Adventure are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch The Return of the King?

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