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The Lord of the Rings (1978)

Directed by Ralph Bakshi · 132 min · Adventure, Animation, Fantasy

23.2 TOPICAL score · #4,190 of 6,776 films

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Young Hobbit Frodo Baggins is thrown into an amazing adventure when he's tasked with destroying the One Ring, created by the dark lord Sauron. Frodo must travel in a small fellowship of nine warriors and accomplices. But it won't be an easy journey for the Fellowship of the Ring, on the ultimate quest to rid Middle-earth of evil.

The Lord of the Rings (1978, directed by Ralph Bakshi) has a TOPICAL score of 23.2 - ranked 4,190 of the 6,776 films TOPICAL scores. It scores highest on historical impact and lasting engagement, and lowest on awards. Critics: 48% on Rotten Tomatoes · 5.5/10 critics' average. Audiences: TMDB 6.6/10 (1,097 ratings). Wikipedia covers it in 40 languages.

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Critics22
Audience37
Awards0
Historical impact65
Lasting engagement59
Cast58
Legacy & cult status-

Starring: Christopher Guard, William Squire, Michael Scholes, John Hurt (actor #161)

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