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The Return of the King

Name: The Return of the King
Genre: Animation, Fantasy, Adventure
Released: 1980-05-11
Duration: 98 min
Rating: 6.41
Cast: Orson Bean, Roddy McDowall, John Huston, Theodore Gottlieb, Casey Kasem

★ 6.4 1980 98 min NR Animation Fantasy Adventure

Two Hobbits struggle to destroy the Ring in Mount Doom while their friends desperately fight evil Lord Sauron's forces in a final battle.

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Release: 1980-05-11
Rating: NR
TMDB score: 6.4/10
Original language: EN
Status: Released
Production: United States of America, Japan
Studio: Rankin/Bass Productions, Topcraft

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DirectorJules Bass DirectorArthur Rankin, Jr.WriterRomeo Muller CastOrson Bean CastRoddy McDowall CastJohn Huston CastTheodore Gottlieb CastCasey Kasem

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