The Return of the King(1980)
The Return of the King Synopsis
Two Hobbits struggle to destroy the Ring in Mount Doom while their friends desperately fight evil Lord Sauron's forces in a final battle.
The Return of the King (1980) is a animation, fantasy and adventure film directed by Jules Bass, released on May 11, 1980 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Orson Bean, Roddy McDowall, John Huston and Theodore Gottlieb. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 227 ratings.
- Director:
- Jules Bass
- Writers:
- J. R. R. Tolkien, Romeo Muller
- Producers:
- Jules Bass, Masaki Îzuka
- Composer:
- Maury Laws
- Production:
- Rankin/Bass Productions, Topcraft
- Status:
- Released
The Return of the King (1980) Trailer
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The Return of the King Cast & Crew
Main 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
Nellie Bellflower
as Eowyn / Dernhelm (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Jules Bass, written by J. R. R. Tolkien and Romeo Muller, produced by Jules Bass and Masaki Îzuka.
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The Return of the King Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 227 ratings.
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The Return of the King – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Return of the King online?
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Who stars in The Return of the King?
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The main cast of The Return of the King (1980) includes Orson Bean, Roddy McDowall, John Huston, Theodore Gottlieb and Casey Kasem. The film was directed by Jules Bass. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Return of the King released?
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The Return of the King was released on May 11, 1980 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is The Return of the King worth watching?
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The Return of the King (1980) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 227 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation, fantasy and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Return of the King?
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