The Return of the King (1980)
The Return of the King is a 1980 animation movie directed by Jules Bass and Arthur Rankin, Jr., with a running time of 1h 38m. It stars Orson Bean, Roddy McDowall and John Huston.
Two Hobbits struggle to destroy the Ring in Mount Doom while their friends desperately fight evil Lord Sauron's forces in a final battle.
Quick answers
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.
When was The Return of the King released?
The Return of the King was released on 11 May 1980.
How long is The Return of the King?
The Return of the King runs 1h 38m.
Who made The Return of the King?
The Return of the King was directed by Jules Bass and Arthur Rankin, Jr..
Cast
- Orson Bean as Frodo Baggins / Bilbo Baggins (voice)
- Roddy McDowall as Samwise Gamgee (voice)
- John Huston as Gandalf (voice)
- Theodore Gottlieb as Gollum (voice)
- Casey Kasem as Meriadoc 'Merry' Brandybuck (voice)
- Sonny Melendrez as Peregrin 'Pippin' Took (voice)
- Theodore Bikel as Aragorn (voice)
- William Conrad as Lord Denethor (voice)
- Don Messick as King Theoden / Easterling / The Mouth of Sauron (voice)
- Paul Frees as Orc / Uruk-Hai / Capt. Shagrat / Lt. Snaga / Lord Elrond (voice)
- John Stephenson as Gondorian Guard / Dwimmerlaik - The Witch-King of Angmar (voice)
- Nellie Bellflower as Eowyn / Dernhelm (voice)