J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings

Release: November 15, 1978

Now newly remastered for Digital and Blu-ray from Warner Home Entertainment • Ralph Bakshi's animated adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's revered Middle-earth saga captures the dark mood of the books extraordinarily well. The film covers the first half of the trilogy--THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING and the earlier part of THE TWO TOWERS--as Frodo, the cousin of Bilbo Baggins from THE HOBBIT, is given the all-powerful ring sought by the evil Sauron of Mordor. So begins his adventure, as he must elude Mordor's black riders in an effort to prevent the ring from returning to its owner and thereby signaling the end of Middle-earth. Even with the mighty wizard Gandalf as his ally and faithful friends Merry, Sam, and Pippin by his side, Frodo is still up to his hobbit neck in peril. Released through United Artists. Approved [No. 25398]/rated PG.

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Trailers

"Buy the Blu-ray + DVD combo pack [4/6]" RemasDE trailer (T&J: Del. Ann. Co...

This trailer came from an HBO promotional video.

From Bionic Disco's YouTube channel, the TV spot of the film.

From NightoftheTrailers YouTube channel, the full trailer.

This is the theatrical trailer for the movie.

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Quotes

Narrator: "[last; newly-recorded for the late 80's British airing] The forces of darkness were driven forever from the face of Middle Earth by the valiant friends of Frodo. As their gallant battle ended, so, too, does the first great tale of the Lord of the Rings."

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Narrator: "[last; in the early end of 'The Two Towers'] This is the end of the first part of the history of the War of the Ring."

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Legolas: "Fly! Fly! The enemy is upon us!"

Aragorn: "There is a hill called Weathertop, about halfway between here and Rivendell. We will make for it tomorrow. So will Gandalf, if he can."

Samwise Gamgee: "I still don't know if we can trust him, Mr. Frodo."

Aragorn: "I said you have no choice, Sam. Because if I wanted the ring for myself, I could have it...now! (draws out the broken sword Narsil and shows it as a salute to Frodo, Sam, Pippin and Merry) My real name is Aragorn, son of Arathorn. If by life or death I can save you, I will."

Frodo Baggins: "Well, if he was one of the enemy, he would look fairer and...well, feel fouler, if you see what I mean."

Aragorn: "(laughing) While I look foul and feel fair, is that it?"

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