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The Lord of the Rings (Original title)
Date: 1978 (Copyright)

Country: USA

Director: Ralph Bakshi

Production company billing: ©The Saul Zaentz Production Company a Saul Zaentz production a film by Ralph Bakshi
Synopsis: Animated feature. A tale of the efforts of Frodo and Sam (hobbits), Gandalf (the wizard), Aragorn (human hero), and assorted creatures such as elves and dwarves, to return the master ring, (a power for evil) to its rightful resting place, against fearful odds. This was supposed to be Part 1 of a trilogy, which never happened.

Genres:
Animation, Fantasy

Subjects:
, Dwarves (mythical), , Wizards, Evil, Journeys
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(2)

Accessible materials to view(1)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 11904 FeetBFI identifier: C-96375
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)



Film materials(2)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 11984 FeetBFI identifier: C-96374
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 11904 FeetBFI identifier: C-96375
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)